# Founders Network > Founders Network is a selective peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, founded in 2011, with city chapters worldwide and industry sector groups. ## About - Peer mentorship network for tech startup founders since 2011 - Selective membership: about 5% of applicants are accepted - City chapters worldwide, each growing toward 40-50 active members - Membership tiers: Launch ($899/yr), Scale ($1,599/yr), Lead ($2,999/yr), Lifetime ($12,000 one-time) ## Key Pages - [Apply](https://foundersnetwork.com/apply): membership application - [Request an invitation](https://foundersnetwork.com/global-request-form): interest form - [All programs](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/): city chapters and sector groups - [Blog](https://foundersnetwork.com/blog): founder resources and insights - [Events](https://foundersnetwork.com/events): upcoming founder events and meetups ## City Chapters - [Atlanta](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/atlanta-startup-community/): Founders Network Atlanta chapter - [Austin](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/austin-startup-community/): Founders Network Austin chapter - [Bali](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bali-startup-community/): Founders Network Bali chapter - [Bangalore](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bangalore-startup-community/): Founders Network Bangalore chapter - [Berlin](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/berlin-startup-community/): Founders Network Berlin chapter - [Bogotá](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bogota-startup-community/): Founders Network Bogotá chapter - [Boston](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/boston-startup-community/): Founders Network Boston chapter - [Buenos Aires](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/buenos-aires-startup-community/): Founders Network Buenos Aires chapter - [Chicago](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/chicago-startup-community/): Founders Network Chicago chapter - [Denver](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/denver-startup-community/): Founders Network Denver chapter - [Dubai](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/dubai-startup-community/): Founders Network Dubai chapter - [Hong Kong](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/hong-kong-startup-community/): Founders Network Hong Kong chapter - [Indonesia](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/indonesia-startup-community/): Founders Network Indonesia chapter - [Istanbul](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/istanbul-startup-community/): Founders Network Istanbul chapter - [Lima](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/lima-startup-community/): Founders Network Lima chapter - [London](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/london-startup-community/): Founders Network London chapter - [Los Angeles](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/los-angeles-startup-community/): Founders Network Los Angeles chapter - [Mexico City](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/mexico-city-startup-community/): Founders Network Mexico City chapter - [Miami](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/miami-startup-community/): Founders Network Miami chapter - [New York City](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/new-york-city-startup-community/): Founders Network New York City chapter - [Paris](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/paris-startup-community/): Founders Network Paris chapter - [San Diego](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/san-diego-startup-community/): Founders Network San Diego chapter - [San Francisco](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/san-francisco-startup-community/): Founders Network San Francisco chapter - [Seattle](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/seattle-startup-community/): Founders Network Seattle chapter - [Silicon Valley](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/silicon-valley-startup-community/): Founders Network Silicon Valley chapter - [Singapore](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/singapore-startup-community/): Founders Network Singapore chapter - [Sydney](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sydney-startup-community/): Founders Network Sydney chapter - [São Paulo](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sao-paulo-startup-community/): Founders Network São Paulo chapter - [Taiwan](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/taiwan-startup-community/): Founders Network Taiwan chapter - [Tel Aviv](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/tel-aviv-startup-community/): Founders Network Tel Aviv chapter - [Tokyo](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/tokyo-startup-community/): Founders Network Tokyo chapter - [Toronto](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/toronto-startup-community/): Founders Network Toronto chapter - [Vancouver](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/vancouver-startup-community/): Founders Network Vancouver chapter - [Virtual](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/virtual-startup-community/): Founders Network Virtual chapter - [Washington DC](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/washington-dc-startup-community/): Founders Network Washington DC chapter ## Industry Sector Groups - [EdTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/edtech-founders/) - [AI / Machine Learning](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-software-founders-initiative/) - [AgTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/agtech-founders/) - [AR / VR](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/ar-vr-software-founders/) - [Travel & Hospitality](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/travel-hospitality-software-founders/) - [Sports Tech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sports-tech-founders-initiative/) - [HR Tech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/human-resources-founders/) - [Marketplaces](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/marketplace-founders/) - [Media](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/media-founders/) - [Consumer Internet](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/consumer-internet-founders/) - [eCommerce](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/ecommerce-founders/) - [Enterprise Software](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/enterprise-software-founders/) - [Gaming](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/gaming-founders/) - [Fashion](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/fashion-founders/) - [CleanTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/cleantech-founders/) - [MarTech / AdTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/martech-adtech-founders-sector/) - [FinTech & Crypto](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/fintech-crypto-startups/) - [Real Estate / PropTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/real-estate-proptech-startups/) - [Hardware](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/hardware-sector/) - [DevOps](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/devops-startups/) - [Mobility](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/mobility-startup-founders/) - [Healthcare](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/healthcare-founders/) ## Membership Benefits - Peer mentorship groups (8-10 founders per group) - Expert office hours with experienced operators - Curated introductions and warm intros - Local chapter events (dinners, workshops, panels) - National summits and retreats - Private online community and forums ## Topics We Cover - Startup mentorship and peer networks - Fundraising and investor relations - Scaling teams and hiring - Chapter-based founder communities - Startup events and networking - Founder wellness and work-life balance - Product-market fit and go-to-market strategy ## Leadership - Kevin Holmes, CEO, founded Founders Network in 2011 - Headquartered in San Francisco ## Contact - Website: https://foundersnetwork.com - Email: info@foundersnetwork.com - Apply: https://foundersnetwork.com/apply