Founder Fridays are intimate, community-driven events from This Week in Startups, where listeners, LAUNCH portfolio companies, Founder University alumni, and investors come together to connect, collaborate, and support each other through a mix of exclusive and open gatherings.

👀 Quick links:

• Founder Fridays is powered by River, an in-person event & social platform that helps brands organize community events. River is backed by LAUNCH (LA30). Learn more.
• Join or host a Founder Friday event in your city
• Founder Fridays WhatsApp group.

🎯 Purpose & Values

• Founders Only – No service providers or recruiters.
• Confidentiality – What’s shared in the room stays in the room.
• Support & Trust – Help each other solve problems with honesty and kindness.
• Consistency – A repeatable, lightweight format that scales across cities.

🗓️ Format: Founder Meeting (90 Minutes)

A structured, founder-focused session centered on updates, feedback, and accountability.

👥 Participants & Roles

Participants:

• 12 Founders (max)
• Optional: Up to 2 Observers (VCs, partners, mentors)