This Week @ Founders Common

A community-first club for health-focused founders

Where Builders of All Kinds Come Together

Whether you're bootstrapping a startup, freelancing as a creative, scaling a venture-backed company, or just beginning to build something meaningful, we believe the strongest relationships emerge when people who value both their ambitions and their wellbeing come together.

When someone joins us for their first morning run, they're not just showing up for exercise. They're stepping into a space where conversations flow organically, where the shared experience of movement breaks down barriers, and where being yourself is the only expectation. It's the difference between a one-time event and becoming part of something bigger—a community that spans cities and connects people who are committed to both their craft and their health.

Speaking of connections, we're thrilled to announce our first partnership with Alchemy Springs in San Francisco, bringing our community together for sauna and cold plunge sessions. It's another step in our mission to create unique spaces where meaningful relationships can flourish, proving that some of the strongest bonds are built outside the traditional networking environment—whether that's on a morning run, in a sauna, or over post-workout coffee.Happening this week

Happening This Week

New York City

Founders Run + Coffee! | Tuesday, Jan 21 @ 7 AM
Start your day with an energizing run followed by great conversations over coffee. All paces welcome!
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Founders Run and Social @ Othership | Wednesday, Jan 29 @ 8 PM
Join us for a refreshing evening run followed by a social gathering in Othership's 90-person sauna and commons space. Come for the run, stay for the connections!
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Founders Hot Yoga | Thursday, Jan 30 @ 8:30 AM
Escape the winter cold with a morning yoga session at ID Hot Yoga in FIDI, followed by coffee with new friends. Free for members!
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San Francisco

Founders Run + Coffee!
Tuesday, Jan 21 @ 7 AM
Join our SF community for an invigorating morning run and coffee. All levels welcome!
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Founders Sauna & Plunge @ Alchemy Springs
Saturday, Feb 8
Experience our debut social event at Alchemy Springs' gardens. Limited to 30 spots at a special member rate of $45.
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Chicago

Founders Run + Coffee!
Tuesday, Jan 21 @ 7 AM
Connect with Chicago's community of builders over a morning run and coffee. Every pace has a place!
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And Seattle and Brooklyn coming soon!

Virtual Events

Getting Real with Mental Health with Nate Hageman | Thursday, Jan 30 @ 2pm EST
Don't miss our upcoming fireside chat with Nate Hageman, who brings 12+ years of experience in brand partnerships across the creator economy. Having navigated his own mental health journey while building high-growth companies, Nate will share insights on balancing work, life, and health in our fast-paced world. Whether you're scaling a startup or growing your creative practice, this conversation will offer valuable perspectives on maintaining wellbeing while pursuing your goals.
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Last Week's Highlights

Our fireside chat on Community Building with DK Kim and Sugary revealed three key insights that resonated across our diverse community:

  • Creating authentic connections requires going beyond digital interactions - while social media helps discover life events, meaningful relationships are built through direct, personal outreach and consistent in-person gatherings.

  • The most successful communities are built on shared experiences rather than transactional networking - focus on creating environments where people can form natural bonds through shared interests and activities.

  • Community leadership requires balancing systematic processes with organic relationship building - while systems help scale operations, the heart of community building lies in genuine curiosity about people.

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

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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

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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!

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].

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