Founders Common Weekly

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Founders Run + Coffee!

Tuesday, April 29th

NEW LAUNCH: Brooklyn Sign Up - 7:00 AM at Rhythm Zero

Growing Community One Mile at a Time

This week marks a major milestone – our official Brooklyn Run launch! After months of preparation, we're thrilled to bring the Founders Common experience to Brooklyn's vibrant startup ecosystem. Join us Tuesday morning at Rhythm Zero as we expand our footprint across NYC and create new opportunities for Brooklyn-based founders to connect through wellness.

Last week's Game Night showcased exactly what makes this community special. We played "Fishing for Compliments" – a game invented by one of our own members – while enjoying Moosa Edible tea cocktails created by another founder in our community. There's something powerful about spending an evening supporting each other's products while building real connections.

Our Yoga Nidra session provided more than just physical wellness; it created space for emotional support when one founder used the calming experience to prepare for a difficult conversation with a team member. This is what we mean by a "third space" – somewhere beyond work and home where founders can be vulnerable and find genuine support.

Special Events (Members Only)

Wed, May 7 @ 9:30 PM FC NYC • Founders Sauna Social (with Othership) Unwind with fellow founders in a 90-person sauna experience. Members get exclusive pricing ($35 vs $70).

Fri, May 9 @ 7:00 PM FC NYC • AI Founders Dinner! An intimate dinner exclusively for AI builders in our community.

Apply for membership today

Community Expansion: Brooklyn Joins the Family

Rhythm Zero will serve as our Brooklyn hub, providing the perfect meeting spot for founders to connect before runs and deepen relationships over coffee afterward. Whether you live or work in Brooklyn or just want to experience running with a new group in a different part of the city, we invite you to be part of this inaugural event.

With the addition of Brooklyn, we now offer five distinct running communities – each with its own personality but united by our core values of consistency, wellness, and authentic connection.

Last Week's Highlights

Content Conversations to Co-Working

Last week's runs transcended the typical networking experience. After discussing content strategy during our morning jog, several members extended the connection with an impromptu co-working session at WeWork. This organic evolution from wellness activity to business collaboration exemplifies our community's unique approach to relationship building.

The themed runs for NY FinTech Week and SF Climate Week attracted industry-specific crowds, proving that connecting through wellness creates a foundation for professional relationships that traditional networking events simply can't match.

From birthday celebrations mid-run to deep conversations about business challenges, these weekly gatherings continue to be the heartbeat of our community.

What Makes Us Different

• Consistency creates community. One-time networking events rarely build lasting relationships. Showing up weekly creates a foundation for something deeper.

• Barrier-to-entry. The 7 AM runners and cold plunge enthusiasts bring a certain quality – discipline, commitment, and a willingness to step outside comfort zones.

• Shared values connect us. We're building a community of people who value both physical wellbeing and entrepreneurial drive.

• Sweating together makes connecting easier. There's an honesty that emerges when you're pushing through that third mile together.

• Our name is who we are. We're not here to pitch; we're here to connect as humans first, founders second.

Join Our Community

Our members receive:

• Exclusive social events and dinners

• Personalized founder matchmaking

• Industry-specific networking groups

• Partner discounts at wellness venues

• A genuine third space away from startup chaos

Apply for Membership and transform how you connect with fellow founders.

Here's to dreaming bigger,

Damian

P.S. If you’d like to explore opening a chapter in your city, send an email to [email protected].

Let’s talk!