Austin, Texas • Weekly Gathering
A tribe of Austin-based entrepreneurs who gather weekly—alternating between Bee Cave and Downtown—to unpack the real challenges of business, leadership, faith, and family.
Who We Are
The Founders Forum is a weekly, in-person gathering for Austin-based founders who have built a business from the ground up. We meet every week, rotating between two locations—Bee Cave one week and Downtown Austin the next. Whether your company is just starting or well-established, this is your space to share openly, learn from peers, and support one another on the entrepreneurial journey.
We exist because building a company can be lonely. Here, you're surrounded by people who get it—the late nights, the hard decisions, the weight of responsibility, and the joy of creating something meaningful.
What We Do
Every week, we come together as a tribe—one week in Bee Cave, the next Downtown—to share meals, open up about the real challenges we face, and encourage one another through it all.
Hiring, scaling, pivoting, cash flow—bring your toughest business questions to a room full of people who've been there.
Sharpen your leadership alongside founders who understand the unique pressures of leading teams and making high-stakes decisions.
Ground your entrepreneurial journey in faith. We encourage each other to lead with integrity and purpose beyond the bottom line.
Running a business affects every part of life. We talk honestly about balancing family, relationships, health, and the grind.
How It Works
Every week, founders meet in person—alternating between Bee Cave and Downtown Austin. No screens, no pitching—just real conversation around a table.
Everyone brings a drink and a side to share. Meals together build trust and create bonds that go deeper than business cards.
We unpack the real stuff—wins, struggles, doubts, breakthroughs. Vulnerability is the foundation of genuine community.
Nobody leaves empty-handed. We pour into each other with wisdom, prayer, practical advice, and the reminder that you're not alone.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
FAQ
To join, you must be a current or past founder who has built a business from the ground up—and who loves Jesus. We welcome founders at every stage, from early startup to well-established companies.
We meet every week in person, rotating between two Austin-area locations. One week we gather in Bee Cave, the next week Downtown—so there's always a gathering happening near you.
Everyone brings a drink and a side dish to share. It's potluck-style— simple, communal, and delicious.
Not in the traditional sense. We're not here to exchange business cards or pitch each other. We're here to build genuine, lasting relationships around shared experiences and shared faith.
If you know a founder who would be a great fit, have them fill out our application form.
There is no membership fee. Just bring food to share, an open heart, and a willingness to be real.
We gratefully accept donations to help cover gathering costs and keep the community running. You can give securely through our giving page.
Support the Mission
Your generosity helps us keep this community thriving—covering gathering costs, resources, and making it possible for founders to connect, grow, and encourage one another week after week.
Give NowIf you're an Austin-based founder who loves Jesus and wants to be part of an authentic community, we'd love to hear from you.
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