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the founder community

Learn from peers, not Google.

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Bringing founders together.

Empowering your startup journey through collaborations, connections, and support.

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✤Founders

✤Founders

Here's how we help

The knowledge shop helps founders in many ways...

Whether you're looking for a founding team, a co-founder, or just interested in making connections in the startup space.

There are many resources available, ranging from in-person to online.

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In-person founder events

"Magic happens in person"! From small group coffee chats, to coworking days, we provide ways for to founders connect IRL, building a network that truly supports.

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Online Store

For folks who sell online, we'll help you get more sales.
Our database allows everyone to discover new products, and help your startup grow.

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Online communities

Have access to our communities on WhatsApp and Slack for 24/7 community support. Because feedback, support, and problem solving should happen anytime.

✤Founders

Here's how we help

The knowledge shop helps founders in many ways...

Whether you're looking for a founding team, a co-founder, or just interested in making connections in the startup space.

There are many resources available, ranging from in-person to online.

Apply to join
A trio seated at a table with their devices laughing and conversing.
Yellow icon of a calendar

In-person founder events

"Magic happens in person"! From small group coffee chats, to coworking days, we provide ways for to founders connect IRL, building a network that truly supports.

Yellow icon of a crowd.

Online Store

For folks who sell online, we'll help you get more sales.
Our database allows everyone to discover new products, and help your startup grow.

Yellow icon of a phone

Online  communities

Have access to our communities on WhatsApp and Slack for 24/7 community support. Because feedback, support, and problem solving should happen anytime.

✤Prospects

✤Prospects

How our members benefit

As a member of the knowledge shop, you have access to many resources.

This includes finding community recommended tools and resources, connecting with fellow startup members, finding your new business BFF and so much more!

Apply to join
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Member Directory

Tell everyone who you are, what you are building - how you can help, and how others can help you.
Perfect for fostering genuine connections, and supporting others.

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Co-founder database

Looking to find your startup BFF? Add your details or search our private database of folks just like you.
A great mix of founders with, and searching for ideas.

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Tools & Resources

Looking for a Virtual Assistant? Want to know how to optimise your sales funnel?
Trying to find a great lawyer?
Search our list of community recommendations.

✤Prospects

How our members benefit

As a member of the knowledge shop, you have access to many resources.

This includes finding community recommended tools and resources, connecting with fellow startup members, finding your new business BFF and so much more!

Apply to join
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Blue icon of a user account

Member Directory

Tell everyone who you are, what you are building - how you can help, and how others can help you.
Perfect for fostering genuine connections, and supporting others.

Blue icon of a database

Co-founder Database

Looking to find your startup BFF? Add your details or search our private database of folks just like you.
A great mix of founders with, and searching for ideas.

Blue icon of perks

Tools & Resources

Looking for a Virtual Assistant? Want to know how to optimise your sales funnel?
Trying to find a great lawyer?
Serch our list of community recommendations.

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