




Location: The Chaminade Resort and Spa
Our 9th Annual Fall Conference
fnSummit 2024
Date: October 9-11
Tickets
Includes 3 Days of Programming
1.
Real fireside chats with inspirational speakers
2.
Keynote presentations from successful serial entrepreneurs
3.
In-depth panel discussions on startup management topics
4.
Teambuilding activities
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3 DAY EVENT
OCT 9-11 | The Chaminade Resort & Spa
What to Expect
Founders Network's 9th Annual Fall Conference
fnSummit encapsulates the Founders Network experience, giving startup founders the opportunity to learn from other tech founders in the startup ecosystem, build deep relationships with investors, and uncover solutions to the challenges they're facing. The annual event provides the perfect setting for off-the-record discussion, reflection, and networking.
About Founders Network
Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally.
Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experiences sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. The membership experience is virtual with members hailing from global tech hubs such as San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London & more. Each month our Membership committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. See if you qualify for membership
















About The Chaminade Resort & Spa
A Spectacular Mountaintop Retreat
Situated on 300 wooded acres in scenic Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is a spectacular resort featuring breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
This award-winning resort is the ideal place to discover Santa Cruz at its most peaceful, providing guests ample opportunity to lounge and relax in wide open spaces amidst lush green landscaping. Enjoy your stay in one of eleven two story villas, no elevator needed! Breathe in the fresh ocean air as you walk along one of our Redwood lined hiking trails.
Immaculate golf courses, sandy beaches, and bustling downtown Santa Cruz are all within reach, making it the perfect location for your next roadtrip. Our 156 guest rooms in eleven villas are spread amongst bright Eucalyptus trees and natural landscaping. You choose from a selection of deluxe guest rooms or suites featuring forest or resort views.
Relaxation is king here, you can expect unsurpassed service from every member of the resort team. This is a place to truly take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and settle into our wide open and quiet spaces while enjoying the Santa Cruz sun.









The Agenda
Breakdown of the day to day events
Oct 9
3:00 pm
Arrival & Check-In
5:00pm
Opening Sabrage Ceremony
6:00pm
Hosted Bar
7:00pm
Dinner
8:00pm
Fireside Chat
Oct 10
7:00 am
Morning Meditation
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Keynote
11:00 am
Workshop
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Office Hours
3:00 pm
Team Building
5:00 pm
Wine/ Spirit Tasting
6:00 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm
Fireside Chat
Oct 11
7:00 am
Morning Meditation
8:00am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Keynote
11:00 am
Closing Remarks
11:30 am
Hike
fnSummit Annual Traditions

Champagne Sabrage Opening Ceremony

Real Fireside Chats

Panels & Office Hours

Keynotes

Spirit Tasting

Leadership Development Workshops & Break-Out Sessions
Meet Our 2025 Speakers
Mike Lloyd
Co-Founder & COOCorvus InsuranceRichard White
Founder and CEOFathomDave Goulden
Co-Founder & CEOFundshineMark Oden
CEOBIM Designs, Inc.Sepehr Kiani
Co-Founder & Chief CDOFluent BioSciences Inc.Bill Demas
Company BuilderFiat GrowthAlan Wilson
Co-FounderTripwireGarren Hilow
Co-CreatorAbverisDavid Leland
FounderGroundCloudLars Leckie
Managing DirectorAspenwood VenturesAbhay Ghatpande
VCSprout FundAnna Anisin
FounderFormulatedByGuy Yalif
Co-Founder & CEOIntellimizePast Speakers
Partial list of past speakers who share wisdom gained acquiring real world experience over the past years.