How much does it cost?

The full program, including our 4-day French retreat and all virtual components, is $5,800 USD per year. For founders who prefer to participate virtually only, we offer a program at $2,750 USD per year which includes all virtual components but not the French retreat.

What ARe the eligibility criteria?

Our Founder Council 2025 cohort welcomes bootstrapped founders with significant ownership in their actively operating business. Ideal candidates have achieved meaningful traction, are focused on sustainable growth over VC funding, and can commit to full program participation. Founders should be beyond initial product-market fit and ready to scale thoughtfully, with the ability to both give and receive peer support.

When are applications due?

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, you should hear from us within 3 business days if you’re moving on to the next round. All second round applicants will have a 30-minute interview with the Founder Council team. Apply now!

When and where is the retreat?

April 29 - May 2nd we will gather in our peer groups, with invited mentors, in a medieval village in Gascony, France.

What’s included in our 4-day retreat:

• Transport to and from Bordeaux or Toulouse Airport (bus)

• 3 nights single occupancy room with en suite, in a shared village home

• All food and drinks at the village

What’s not included:

• Airfare to and from France

How do the Virtual meetings run?

Your virtual peer groups will consist of 6 founders + 1 facilitator matched based on company stage, industry, and challenge analysis. Virtual meetings last for 4 hours once a quarter - and yes we take bathroom breaks! You can see a full breakdown of our virtual meetings here.

What if I can’t make a peer group meeting?

We understand emergencies happen. If you need to miss a peer group meeting, we'll work to help you reschedule within your group's timeframe. However, if an alternative time can't be found, the original schedule will stand. To minimize conflicts, all regular meetings are scheduled well in advance with group consensus.

What do we do in between meetings?

Between meetings, you'll have access to our online community platform where you can connect with peers, ask questions, and share accomplishments. We offer virtual masterclasses and programming tailored to the group's business needs. For urgent challenges, we'll match you with experts and mentors for 1:1 support sessions.