Meet 12 new entrepreneurs over breakfast in your city each month
Building something meaningful can feel isolating... whether you’re in year one or year fifteen.
The Founders Breakfast Club brings ambitious doers together at 9:00am every other Saturday in small, intentionally curated groups designed for real connection and friendship.
No awkward networking.
No pitching circles.
Just meaningful conversation over coffee.
Seats are intentionally limited in each city.
Why The Founders Breakfast Club Exists
Entrepreneurship changes you. It doesn’t matter if you’re scaling your first company or have been operating for 10+ years... responsibility feels different when it’s yours.
Most people don’t understand that weight or even what that means.And most networking events aren’t built for real operators. They’re built for business cards.
The Founders Breakfast Club is different.We bring together 6–8 people who understand ownership. Founders, long-term business owners, and experienced entrepreneurs in a group small enough for depth and honest conversation.That’s what changes everything.
You might meet someone at your stage.
You might meet someone ahead of you.
You might meet someone you can mentor.
But you won’t leave feeling like you wasted your Saturday.
Who It's For
First-time founders
10+ year operators
Entrepreneurs in transition
Owners scaling established businesses
Builders serious about growth
Those seeking peers who relate
What's Included with Your Membership
Curated Experiences: Two carefully matched group breakfasts each month with different members
Personality-Based Matching: Our algorithm ensures you'll meet people you genuinely connect with
Weekday & Weekend Activities: Optional coffee meetups, walks, and other casual events after and between breakfasts
Community Access: Join a growing network of entrepreneurs in your city
Priority Expansion Access: First chance to join when we launch in new cities or new experiences
Note: Meals will be paid for by individual members at the restaurant; they are not included in the membership.
The Founders Breakfast Club Process
Complete a short founder & operator profile
Our matching system curates a balanced group across stage and experience.
We confirm the café location and availability.
You show up at 9:00am every other Saturday and start your weekend in the right room.
Each breakfast is capped at 6–8 to preserve conversation quality.
Contact Us
Reach out to us for support, inquiries, or collaboration opportunities.
Phone
(984) 369-8192
Address
1703 Pinecrest St., Burlington NC 27215
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the breakfast groups?
Each breakfast is capped at 6-8 members to preserve conversation quality.
This is intentional. Large groups become networking chaos. Small groups allow for real conversation where everyone can participate.
Do I have to attend every breakfast?
No. We understand that life happens.
We'll send a confirmation message the Monday before each breakfast asking if you're available. You can opt in or out for that specific breakfast with no penalty.
We just ask that you let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you can't make it after confirming. Last-minute no-shows impact the experience for other members.
Will I meet the same people twice?
Our algorithm intentionally rotates your group each breakfast so you meet new people regularly.
Over 3-6 months, you'll meet 30-50+ different entrepreneurs in the Raleigh community. You'll naturally gravitate toward some members and can connect outside the official breakfasts through our optional activities
What if I'm not a "full-time" entrepreneur?
You don't have to be a full-time entrepreneur to join.
If you're a side hustler with serious ambitions, a corporate employee building something on the side, or someone in transition from traditional work to entrepreneurship... you're welcome here.
The key qualifier: Do you think like an owner? Are you building something? That's what matters.
Students without business projects or creative pursuits may not be the best fit, but having a day job doesn't exclude you
Can I bring a guest or a business partner?
Not to the curated breakfasts... these are members-only to preserve the matching integrity.
However, we host occasional open events (coffee walks, happy hours) where you're welcome to bring interested guests who might want to join the club.
I'm an introvert. Will I feel comfortable?
Yes. Many of our members identify as introverts.
The small group size (6-8 people) and curated matching help. You're not walking into a room of 50 strangers. You're meeting a handful of people who share similar challenges and communication styles.