Founder Access
Build meaningful relationships with founders and operators through curated community experiences.
Partnerships
Support the community. Meet the builders.
Brands partner with The Founders Experience to fund community programming and participate in real founder experiences, not to buy a mailing list.
Partners
Build relationships with the people building what’s next.
The Founders Experience gives select brands the opportunity to support a growing founder community while building authentic relationships with startup leaders.
Brand Visibility
Place your brand alongside trusted founder conversations, events, and content.
Events
Support dinners, panels, coworking sessions, and founder gatherings.
Content
Collaborate on founder-focused conversations, educational content, and community programming.
Product Exposure
Introduce useful products and services to relevant startup leaders in an authentic environment.
Long-Term Partnership
Become part of the community rather than simply sponsoring a single event.
Made by people who have worked with
TDengine, C3.ai, OpenAI, Meta, Google, Workday, Wave, Anthropic
Anthropic, Wave, Workday, Google, Meta, OpenAI, C3.ai, TDengine
and other Fortune 500 enterprises
Become a Founding Partner
Interested in supporting founders? Let’s build something together.
Partnership options
Ways to support the community.
Partnerships are tailored. These tiers show how brands typically engage, from community support to long-term founding partnerships.
Tier 1
Community Partner
Support the community year-round and show up where founders already gather.
- Website logo placement
- Community recognition
- Member offers / perks
- Social mentions
Tier 2
Event Partner
Activate around dinners, panels, and flagship gatherings with meaningful presence.
- Event branding
- Event tickets
- Founder introductions
- Speaking opportunities where appropriate
- On-site presence
Tier 3
Most impactFounding Partner
Become a long-term partner shaping experiences across the community calendar.
- Long-term community partnership
- Premium placement
- Multiple event activations
- Content collaborations
- Custom founder experiences
- Category exclusivity where appropriate