Since 2011, FN has helped thousands of tech founders answer the questions, build the relationships, and gain the perspective they needed to move faster.
Here’s what we look for in new members:
You’re dedicated to building a tech startup (no service firms).
Building a trusted network for this startup and the next.
Humble, authentic, and growth-minded. You give as much as you get.
A space for real support—no pitching or self-promotion.
Everyone contributes to keep the community strong
Takes less than 2 minutes • Personally reviewed within 48 hours
“As a member since 2013 and an FN Fund portfolio founder, I encourage you to not go it alone; find folks you can confide in. The earlier you join in your journey, the better.”
Richard WhiteFounder, Fathom (YC W21, $20M+ Raised)“With over 600 members in the Founders Network community, there’s always someone who can answer your startup questions.”
Adam CheyerCo-founder of Siri (Acquired by Apple)“Building a supportive network is critical and asking for help is something we should all learn very early. Founders network allows entrepreneurs the freedom to contribute and receive support in a very simple way.”
Sonal PuriCEO of Webscale (Series C)“By receiving 1-1 contact via the forum with fellow founders and investors, Founders Network led to my startup successfully raising and negotiating funding.”
Michael MeinhardtFounder Of Cloudwords (Acquired by Welocalize)“Through FN, I’ve connected with Tier-1 investors like Sequoia Capital. From a series of ideas to our Series B, Founders Network has helped every step of the way.”
Domingo GuerraPresident & Founder of Appthority (Acquired by Symantec)There are so many things that make being a founder challenging at every stage. Things only another founder can truly understand.
That’s why since 2011, FN has curated a generous, authentic, and inclusive community of tech founders and catalyzed millions of “founder helping founder” moments.
Ready to build relationships and gain perspective so you can move faster?
From bootstrapping to second raises, FN connects you with stage-appropriate tier-1 VC mentorship and fundraising opportunities.
Query our 600+ global members or search 10+ years of highly relevant, highly detailed archived threads. Get answers you can’t find on Google.
Events, peer mentorship groups, warm introductions - FN helps you build valuable relationships and social capital that lead to sustainable success.
Founders Network is designed to give you a concrete return on time invested.
Our high-touch onboarding process will help you easily tap into your new founders-only community to:
Sharing honestly about the challenges we face enables others to better help.
Sharing our experience and connections creates more value for everyone.
Asking for help is a core competency of successful founders.
Inclusion and diversity create greater perspective and better decisions.
If you’re a full-time tech startup founder who shares these values, we invite you to request an invitation for membership.
Founders Network is a supportive community of 600+ experienced tech founders.
