eCommerce Founders Initiative
Our Leadership Team
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About 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.
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 ecommerce startups raise?
Global ecommerce startups raised about $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest total in years and far below the 2021 peak of more than $94 billion, according to Crunchbase.
How do I meet other ecommerce 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 an ecommerce 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.