Consumer Internet Founders Initiative
Our Leadership Team
Sector Chair for EdTech (vertical within Consumer (B2C)). Auto-imported.
About Consumer Internet Founders Initiative
The Founders Network Consumer Internet Initiative brings together founders building the next wave of Internet startups. We provide full-lifecycle support to consumer internet founders, whether you’re solving architecture problems, building new features, or expanding into global markets.
Meet us
Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.
Request an invitationAlready nominated? RSVP to the Nominee Preview.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding do consumer startups raise?
Consumer startups on Carta raised under $800 million across 111 rounds in Q1 2025, the lowest quarterly total since 2019, according to Carta. Capital has concentrated in fewer, larger rounds.
How do I meet other consumer internet founders?
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.
How do I join Founders Network as a consumer internet founder?
Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.
Get an invitation to the community.
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.
No spam. We review every request individually.