Founders Meetups
A global, non-profit community where founders share honest lessons through open meetups led by local organizers.
Our Mission
To make founder-to-founder learning accessible worldwide through open, honest, community-driven meetups run by local organizers.
Transparency & Realness
No hype, no pitching — only honest lessons from real founders.
Community Over Ego
Anyone can apply to organize. We grow through shared effort, not status.
Non-Profit & Open Access
Events exist to serve founders, not to monetize them.
How It Works
Simple, scalable, and community-led.
Local Meetups
Events in cities worldwide with 1–4 founders sharing real stories.
Anyone Can Organize
Local organizers apply, receive the playbook, and run meetups following global guidelines.
Global Movement
Founders Meetups grows city by city — decentralized, mission-first, non-profit.
Become an Organizer
Bring Founders Meetups to your city. Apply to host events, follow the global playbook, and help founders connect through honest conversations.
Organizer Responsibilities
- Host 3+ events per year
- Follow the no-pitch policy
- Submit event recaps
- Maintain high-quality standards
Our No-Pitch Policy
Founders Meetups is a pitch-free zone. No selling, no recruiting, no investment promotion from the stage. Only stories, lessons, and real founder insights.
Not Allowed
- Pitching products
- Recruiting
- Selling services
- Fundraising asks
Allowed
- Storytelling
- Honest lessons
- Sharing mistakes
- Real experiences
Starting in Almaty —
Growing Worldwide
We launch our first chapter in Almaty and open applications for organizers across the world. Each city brings its own founders, culture, and energy.
Founded in Almaty by Almas Qylysh
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for event details and registration information.
Our Community Principles
Built on values that foster authentic connections and shared growth.
Inclusivity
Open to all founders
Respect
Safe space for learning
Honesty
Real stories, no hype
Collaboration
Growing together
Community-first
Founders helping founders