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Operational Excellence
Improve every decision you make by integrating the experiences of your peers. Solve problems faster and achieve better operational results.
Connect, collaborate, and conquer business challenges together!
A COMMUNITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR VENTURE-
SCALE FOUNDERS
FounderNexus connects you with other talented, experienced Founders in your area and around the world. Intended for ALL Founders, regardless of role. We help you build your team, get immediate advice on current challenges, and learn from other successful entrepreneurs.
This community is for established Founders looking to expand their business, as well as experienced Founders looking to start something new.
Our promise: improve your odds of success 2-3X
Where experienced founders go to up their game
I enjoyed how well planned and executed the event was. Court’s presentation was relevant and actionable
Steve Tout
founder, Identient
I really loved how welcoming the vibe felt from the moment I arrived.
Katrina Romatowski
founder, reSpace
It was awesome
Edan Shahar
founder, Wild Zebra
The event was great! Highlight: Encouragement of diverse viewpoints and good founder mix
Darian Parrish
founder, PwrOn
I think the breakout sessions are a loose but useful way to get people talking about challenges and resolutions.
Mark Fiebig
founder, Payscore
I was initially hesitant to join yet another group as there is no shortage of people claiming to help entrepreneurs, but Court Lorenzini and FounderNexus are the real deal. Any serious founder will benefit immensely from joining FounderNexus.
Jasper Kuria
co-founder, ConversionMagic
Great event, I learned a lot! Looking forward to next one
Shama Keskar
founder, Mudita Studios
FounderNexus fills a gap for entrepreneurs by complementing traditional incubator and early investment programs with a high-quality peer founder network.
Bob Lach
founder, Lightbridge Solutions
I also felt a sense of real community for the first time as a founder. You're all onto something special here!
Elias DeFaria
co-founder, SDF Labs
This was a fast track to relevant experience/advice in a room where you hold nothing back.
Nicole Resch
Co-founder, Imperative
I have attended events nationwide and joined so-called “MasterMind” groups, but nothing comes close to the network and support I have experienced at FounderNexus.
Arthur Baranovskiy
co-founder, ARY Engineering
What is
FounderNexus?
FounderNexus is an engaged community of experienced Founders dedicated to helping each other excel throughout their Founder’s journey. We provide the opportunity and tools to connect, learn, and succeed together.
This community turns the entrepreneurial journey into a collective endeavor, where shared knowledge and experience become key drivers of individual and communal success.
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Challenge Validation
Being a founder is really hard! Find support and experience to make your own journey less challenging and lonely.
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concept Development
Improve your products, operations and management techniques by hearing the results of what others have tried.
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Team Building
Add founder-level talent to your existing team, or find the ideal co-founder for your next venture. FounderNexus makes sure you find the best possible fit.
Upcoming events
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social event
Early Stage Fundraising: Craig Sherman, WSGR
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September
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
Craig Sherman has had a storied legal career, acting as corporate counsel for some of the most successful companies to come out of the Northwest. Come prepared with your current issues around fundraising, and learn from Craig and your peers how to properly execute your early raise.
** THIS SESSION IS FOR EARLY STASGE COMPANIES ($0-$2MM ARR).
*** We plan to schedule separate sessions on this subject for later stage companies.
expert event
Term Sheet for a Preferred Stock Financing Round (>$2MM ARR)
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September
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
Kat Duncan, Fenwick & West, LLP
These small group, intimate sessions are to ensure you are maximizing your learnings with the topical experts.
Join us for an interactive deep dive into the term sheet for a preferred stock financing round—common in mid-stage fundraising (>$2M ARR). Preferred stock gives investors special rights and protections compared to common stock, such as priority on payouts if the company is sold, approval rights on major decisions, and safeguards against dilution. In this session, we’ll break down each section of a preferred stock term sheet, explain investor expectations, highlight common pitfalls, and share negotiation strategies so you can confidently navigate your next fundraising conversation.
Perfect for: Early-stage/Mid-stage founders fundraising or thinking about raising soon.
** THIS SESSION IS FOR COMPANIES (>$2MM ARR).
Things Never Go as Planned: How to adapt to changing situations
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September
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Seattle
Aaron Goldfeder
Aaron has been the co-founder of multiple companies, and in each one, he's had to make gut-wrenching decisions and even re-imagine his entire business. He's a dynamic presenter who can speak from experience about how to monitor key growth metrics, adapt to changing market conditions, and even successfully retool a company AFTER taking investor capital.
event attendance and Club admission
We select club members based on a number of different experiential aspects. Everyone must complete the application process to qualify for participation.
Application process:
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Submit your application.
We curate event attendance based on a standard application process. You must be selected to attend an event. Additional screening is required to join the organization.
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Qualify for attendance.
All applications will be reviewed for proper community fit. Applicants with no prior experience as Founders, and service providers (lawyers, accountants, etc.) will be deferred to a future date.
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Receive invitation.
You will receive an invitation to attend an event once your application has been reviewed. Event attendance does not guarantee future club admission.
Candidate requirements:
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1+ startup as a Founder
Co-Founded at least 1 company
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2+ years of startup leadership
Served at least 2 years as a startup executive
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3+ years of management
Served at least 3 years as leader of people
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Venture-Scale
Business meets venture capital requirements
Interested in starting a FounderNexus chapter in your area?
If you're an experienced venture-scale founder that's passionate about growing your local entrepreneurial community and likes being at the center of things, we'd love to connect. We've got everything you need to get a local chapter started.