MEET FOUNDERS FOR DINNER IN YOUR CITY.
Networking is out. Community is in.
Founders Dinner is transforming the way entrepreneurs build their networks by connecting founders through thoughtfully curated, monthly dinners. This environment provides the perfect setting to share a meal, exchange ideas, discuss opportunities and challenges, and build real relationships.
Each month, you’ll receive a personalized introduction to three like-minded individuals in your city, along with suggestions for a time and place to meet.
Simply request to join, answer a few questions, and subscribe. From there, you’ll be on your way to creating a powerful network of like-minded entrepreneurs.
WHO IS FOUNDERS DINNER FOR?
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Visionaries who’ve built something from the ground up. Founders bring their unique stories of resilience, lessons learned, and innovative ideas to inspire and connect with others.
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Strategic thinkers who fuel innovation. Investors bring a wealth of knowledge about navigating opportunities, risks, and growth, while connecting with promising talent and ideas.
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Motivated people who are building and scaling businesses or just getting started. Entrepreneurs add energy, creativity, and a forward-thinking perspective to our conversations.
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Local and regional leaders who are shaping their industries. Business owners share practical insights, challenges, and strategies for success, enriching our community dialogue.
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Seasoned professionals who are passionate about guiding others. Mentors offer invaluable wisdom, support, and insights to help the next generation of leaders thrive.
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Creative minds who craft impactful identities. Brand builders contribute their expertise in storytelling, marketing, and design, helping others elevate their presence and influence.
hOW DOES IT WORK?
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REQUEST TO JOIN
Answer a few quick questions to make sure Founders Dinner is mutually beneficial for you and our other members. Our automated form will let you know immediately.
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Answer a few questions that help us expertly curate your meet-up with like-minded people in your city who can contribute to the conversations you’re looking for. Update your answers anytime to better curate your experience or change cities if your traveling.
REGISTER & SUBSCRIBE
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GET YOUR MATCHES
On the first of each month, you’ll receive an email introducing you to three like-minded individuals in your city. Along with this, we’ll suggest a date, time, and a carefully chosen dining spot handpicked by local experts.
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Get to know your neighbors, share your opportunities and challenges, and connect on a personal level to support and guide each other. And the best part? You get to do this every month. Get ready to grow your network in the most authentic and productive way possible.
BUILD A COMMUNITY
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The full rundown
General
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Founders Dinner is redefining how entrepreneurs grow their networks by connecting founders through curated, monthly dinners where they can share a meal, discuss opportunities and challenges, and build real relationships.
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Founders Dinner is for entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners, investors, and mentors looking to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and find support in a collaborative environment.
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We’re launching in Austin, Bentonville, Kansas City, LA, Nashville, and NYC. If we’re not in your city yet, let us know! We’re quickly growing our member reach.
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Founders Dinner prioritizes meaningful, in-depth connections over surface-level networking. By sharing a meal in a small, curated group, participants can engage in authentic conversations and build real relationships.
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Dinners are held every week, every other week, or once a month - depending on how often you’d like to meet. On the first of each month, you’ll receive an email introducing you to three like-minded individuals in your city. Along with this, we’ll suggest a date, time, and a carefully chosen dining spot recommended by local experts. However, you have the flexibility to coordinate with your matches if the suggested plan doesn’t work for everyone. We simply encourage you to select an intimate setting that fosters focused, distraction-free conversations.
Membership
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To join, simply fill out the application form on our website. Applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with our mission and community values. If accepted, you’ll set up your account and begin receiving monthly dinner matches.
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Membership starts at just $20 per month, about the cost of a streaming service subscription.
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Membership includes monthly curated dinner matches, handpicked restaurant locations by local experts, access to an exclusive community of founders, and the ability to connect with members in other cities when traveling. You’ll also receive member exclusive invites to larger Founders Dinner events in your city.
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If your application doesn’t meet our criteria, we’ll notify you and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities to join.
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Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.
Event Specific
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Each dinner brings together a small, curated group of founders to share a meal and discuss their opportunities, challenges, and experiences. Conversation prompts are provided to encourage meaningful dialogue.
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Groups are carefully curated based on shared interests, industries, and goals to ensure diverse yet impactful connections.
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Yes, your membership does not include dinner expenses. We’re working to partner with restaurants and vendors to give members exclusive discounts. Stay tuned!
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Just bring yourself and an open mind! The dinners are designed to be relaxed and conversational, so no preparation is needed.
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Yes, we encourage members to host or lead discussions at dinners. If you’re interested, just check the box on the form that you’re interested in helping facilitate the conversation.
Logistics
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If you can’t attend, simply let us know by responding to your match email or sending us an email at brandon@foundersdinner.org. You won’t lose your membership, and we’ll match you for the next month’s dinner.
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Yes! One of the membership perks is the ability to join dinners in other cities where Founders Dinner operates. Just update your location on your member form, and we’ll match you accordingly.
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You’ll receive an email on the first of each month with your dinner group details, including a suggested date, time, location, and conversation prompts.
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You can update your preferences, payment details, or profile information anytime through your member form. Send us an email at brandon@foundersdinner.org if you can’t find it or have trouble editing.
Community & Engagement
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Yes, we occasionally host private, member exclusive dinners for a larger group to complement your monthly meet-ups. We’ll send out personal invitations to our members when an event is happening in your city.
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By curating small, intimate groups, we create a space where members can openly share their challenges and goals. This encourages collaboration, feedback, and accountability among peers.
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Absolutely! Referrals are welcome, just share our website with them and encourage them to apply.
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We partner with some local restaurants to host our dinners, providing them with exposure and support. Additionally, we occasionally collaborate with local sponsors to promote their brands to our community.
Partnerships & Sponsorships
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Local businesses can partner with us by sponsoring dinners, providing perks for members, or sponsoring larger events. Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities.
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We’re always interested in connecting with businesses and brands that add value to our member network. Reach out to brandon@foundersdinner.org to learn more about sponsoring a dinner or event, adding your restaurant to our list of venues, or other partnership opportunities.