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eCommerce Founders Initiative

Peer Mentorship for eCommerce Founders



eCommerce Founders Initiative

From direct-to-consumer brands to enablement software, the Founders Network eCommerce Initiative brings together founders building the next generation of ecommerce startups. We provide full-lifecycle support to ecommerce founders, whether you’re finding product-market or solving last-mile challenges.
eCommerce

U.S. eCommerce sales grew 43% in 2020, reaching $840M
- Digital Commerce 360

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  • Personalized onboarding with Lead Mentor

  • Peer network of 600+ founders

  • Pitch practice with Tier 1 VCs

  • Global and local founders-only forums

  • Trusted Partner Directory

  • Exclusive Founders Network events

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Founders Network Global Stats

Connect with one of the world’s largest invitation-only founder communities

$1B+
Total capital raised
$1.1M
average funding
600+
Global FN Members
50%
Serial Founders
100+
Global Events
eCommerce Founders Leadership Committee

Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders solving some of the biggest challenges in eCommerce

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Jags Krishnamurthy
Founder, Beveel
Beveel
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Jennifer Jasperse
Founder, Virality Data
Virality Data
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Edwin Dunson
Founder, Cydev Inc.
Cydev Inc.
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Richard Brazill
Founder, Digerini™
Digerini™
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Branislav Valuh
Founder, Vaneco
Vaneco

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This is my first startup, and Founders Network provided honest feedback and support at every critical stage, from product-market fit to financial forecasting. It turned what could have been a scary experience into a fun and productive one.
David Cramer
Founder of Sentry
No matter what your question is, chances are there’s an answer on Founders Network. Members are active, engaged and love to solve problems. In addition to the programming and perks, that’s what makes the community stand out.
Neha Sampat
Founder of Contentstack
The founders journey is filled with ups and downs, but being part of the Founders Network community helped me to see issues that arise not as roadblocks but just as obstacles to be overcome with the right support.
Charity Majors
Founder of Honeycomb

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.

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Best Startup Events in Bay Area 2026: Your Ultimate Guide

The Bay Area startup ecosystem is more vibrant than ever in 2026. This comprehensive guide covers the year’s most valuable networking events, conferences, and pitch competitions.

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