This Week @ Founders Common

Building Community One Connection at a Time

Last week, our community came together for an incredible winter yoga session at Shanti House. As we moved through poses and shared post-practice coffee, the energy in the room reminded us why we do this: real connections happen when we step out of our comfort zones together.

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Alchemy Springs in San Francisco for our debut social event in their gardens next month. This expansion marks another step in our mission to create meaningful spaces for founders across cities.

Happening this week

Founders Run + Coffee!

Tuesday, Jan 21st @ 7 AM - Your City, Your Community  

Our Tuesday runs continue to bring together founders across four cities, proving that some of the strongest connections are built during shared challenges. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, these morning sessions are about showing up for yourself and your community.

And Seattle coming soon!

Special Events

Fireside & Afterparty: Community Building

Wednesday, January 22 @ 5:30 PM | NYC & Virtual 

Join us for an intimate evening with DK Kim & Gary Su of Sugary discussing the art of community building. Limited to 30 in-person spots!

Last Week at Founders Common

Health

Our sold-out yoga session at Shanti House brought together founders for a morning of movement and mindfulness. The conversations over post-practice coffee proved once again that some of the strongest connections form in these quiet moments of shared experience.

Wealth

Last week's session with Alec Kremins on "Viral Newsletters 101" delivered actionable insights for founders:

• Start by "niching down" - focus on a specific intersection where you can provide unique value

• Build organically to 250 subscribers before exploring referral programs and paid acquisition

• Focus on delivering consistent value and maintaining high engagement (50%+ open rates) before monetization

We also welcomed MJ from Buri Buri for an energizing workshop on "Mid-January Reset," helping founders transform their new year momentum into lasting success through practical goal-setting and sustainable habits.

P.S. Members! The full chat recording will be available in our digital clubhouse soon.

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Looking Ahead

Founders Run and Social @ Othership

Wed, Jan 29 @ 8pm | New York City

Join us for a celebration in true Founders Common style! Start with a bag drop at Othership, enjoy a chill run, then connect with fellow founders in Othership's 90-person sauna and commons.

Founders Sauna & Plunge with Alchemy Springs

Sat, Feb 8 @ 1pm | San Francisco

Join us for a 2-hour session of wellness and connection in Alchemy Springs' beautiful gardens. Special member pricing at $45 (regular $55).

What We're Built On

• Consistency creates community. Real relationships form through regular, meaningful interactions

• Shared values connect us. We're founders who value wellness as much as we value building

• Barrier-to-entry matters. Early morning runs and cold plunges attract a special kind of person

• Authenticity through activity. It's easier to be real when you're sharing experiences

• Community first, always. We're Founders Common because we prioritize connection over pitching

Join Founders Common

Member Benefits:

• Join our community to access:

• Weekly founder stories and business discussions

• Exclusive member dinners and events

• Personalized founder matchmaking

• Industry-specific networking groups

• Professional development workshops

• Wellness partner discounts

• And much more!

All events open to members first, with limited spots for non-members. Get automatic access by joining today!

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Looking forward to running, learning, and growing together!

-Damian

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

Let’s talk!