Peer Mentorship for Human Resources Founders
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Human Resources Founders Initiative
12M U.S. employers spend $5T annually on HR
- Human Resource Executive
Personalized onboarding with Lead Mentor
Peer network of 600+ founders
Pitch practice with Tier 1 VCs
Discounts on hosting and services
Global and local founders-only forums
Trusted Partner Directory
Exclusive Founders Network events
Connect with one of the world’s largest invitation-only founder communities
Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders driving innovation in human resources
Join 600+ Startup Founders
Founders Network has something for everyone. And with members across the world and in many sectors, the opportunities for networking and inspiration are endless.
Upcoming Events
During COVID, we’re making our virtual events available to healthtech founders everywhere. Register for a complimentary ticket to learn from fellow founders, investors and partners. Already used your free guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
When To Scale Your Dev Team with Designli’s Felix Navas
May 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PDT When To Scale Your Dev Team with Designli’s Felix Navas
Join a technical deep-dive webinar with Felix Navas, Director of Operations at Designli, as we explore practical strategies for building your MVP with modern development approaches. This session will ... Read More
fnMexico City Chapter Spring Happy Hour
May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST fnMexico City Chapter Spring Happy Hour
Join Founders Network members in Mexico City for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More
at MargotfnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
June 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
Join Founders Network members in Mexico City for a networking over coffee. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members and our chapter partner, discuss startup ... Read More
at Libertario Coffee Roasters Puebla 280SaaS Audit Red Flags: Lessons for Non-Technical Founders
June 25 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PDT SaaS Audit Red Flags: Lessons for Non-Technical Founders
Designli’s Carlos Sanabria will share insights, best practices, actionable takeaways to keep your SaaS build on track & set up for success. Join Carlos Sanabria and the team from Designli ... Read More
Past events
fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
March 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect
Join Founders Network members in Mexico City for a networking over coffee. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More
at Blend StationFrom Dot Com Lessons to $100M in Revenue: The Founder Journey of Jeff Ready
January 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST From Dot Com Lessons to $100M in Revenue: The Founder Journey of Jeff Ready
Across three decades and multiple companies, the founder’s journey is rarely linear, and Jeff Ready’s career proves it. From navigating the dot com collapse to early-stage exits, and ultimately ... Read More
Expand Your Leadership Capacity – Understanding Reactive Tendencies
December 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PST Expand Your Leadership Capacity – Understanding Reactive Tendencies
As a founder, how you lead under pressure can make or break your team’s performance. In this interactive session, Farah Hussain — former PayPal operator and now a certified ... Read More
Partners
Mastering the Art of Fundraising: Strategies Every Founder Should Know
Fundraising is one of the most pivotal—and often daunting—challenges for any founder. It’s not just about securing capital; it’s about building lasting relationships, telling your story, and positioning yourself as …
AEO for Startups: Answer Engine Optimization Guide
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the next evolution of SEO, focusing on how AI chatbots and voice assistants find and present your startup’s content.
Wade Foster built Zapier to $5 billion in valuation with just $1.4 million in VC
Wade Foster turned a startup weekend idea into a $5 billion automation empire, proving that extraordinary outcomes don’t require Silicon Valley playbooks or massive venture rounds.
Tech Startup Fundraising: Mastering the Pitch with Financials & Forecasts
For founders, mastering the art of pitching and understanding financials is crucial for tech startup fundraising. Without it, you risk missing out on potential funding and failing to convey your …
Startup Founder Firsts: How to Secure a Co-Founder, Customers, and Cash with Tooraj Helmi
Feeling uncertain about securing the right co-founder, customers, and funding for your startup? For startup founders, navigating this initial stage of building a business can be daunting. Finding the right …
