Founder Theory
Meet the People Who Move Startups Forward.
Founder Theory is a curated network where venture-ready founders and elite emerging talent connect fast—without the noise.
From alumni of:
"We closed two hires and a design partner in one night."— Founder, Fintech SaaS
"I shipped a feature in a weekend and walked away with equity."— Product Designer
"Found my CTO in 90 minutes. No recruiters, no BS."— CEO, Series A Startup
"Worth every penny. Closed $500K in funding intros."— Founder, B2B Platform
"From unemployed to startup CTO in 3 weeks."— Former FAANG Engineer
"Built a feature that got us acquired. Life-changing."— Full-Stack Developer
"Met my co-founder here. We're now raising Series B."— Technical Co-Founder
"Went from contractor to VP Engineering. Unreal ROI."— Senior Developer
"Found 3 advisors and 2 investors in one session."— First-Time Founder
Networking Is Loud. You Need Signal.
Traditional meetups, job boards, and LinkedIn blasts waste time. You don't need another coffee chat—you need the right person, fast. Founder Theory strips out the noise and engineers every interaction for a real outcome: a hire, a project, a partner, a deal.
Networking, Productized.
Founder Theory is not a Slack group or a passive directory. It's an interaction engine: curated rooms, precision-matched intros, scoped work, and accountable follow‑through.
90-minute, high-signal mixers. Timed founder briefs. Interest-based breakouts. Locked-in next steps.
Skill-first profiles. What they've shipped, what they want, how to reach them.
1–4 week, clearly scoped engagements to test fit and build trust.
Members-only forum for roles, deck reviews, verified intro requests, and post-session dealflow.
A five-minute brief—open roles, asks, wins, upcoming sessions.
How It Works
Show us what you've built or what you're building. We screen for signal.
Join a Session. Pitch or be pitched. Breakouts are matched by interest + skill.
Claim a Project Drop, lock a hire, or book the follow-up. Outcomes over optics.
Stay in the loop via Dispatch + Hub. Momentum becomes leverage.
Value Props
For Founders
Builders who ship, pre-vetted.
Every convo ends with a next step.
Test execution with micro-projects before you commit.
For Builders / Operators
Plug into live startups that need leverage now.
Your reel > your resume. We spotlight output.
Skip HR. Talk to founders.
GREENLIGHT — A Founder Theory Session
Our flagship networking event: 7 founders, 40 elite builders, 90 minutes. Engineered for outcomes.
Frame the stakes & flow
Founder Pitches (7 × 6 min: 4 pitch / 2 Q&A)
Structured Breakouts (auto-assigned by interest + skill)
Project Drops + Open Roles
"Lock It In" Window: confirm intros, book calls, claim projects
What's Next
Frequently Asked Questions
If Your Next Move Depends on the Right People, Make This One.
We review all applications. Expect a response within 7 days.