What is FoundersAround?
FoundersAround provides a specialized networking platform designed specifically for founders and builders to connect within their cities. The service displays founders on an interactive map using city-level locations only, ensuring privacy by never revealing exact addresses or coordinates. Users can create profiles with their information, see other founders nearby, and initiate conversations to arrange in-person meetings like coffee chats or co-working sessions.
The platform offers tiered membership options including a free Standard plan with basic features, paid Premium and Mayor plans with enhanced visibility, and white-label solutions for organizations. It emphasizes community building by encouraging users to invite local founder friends, with features like travel planning and notifications when new founders join nearby areas.
Features
- Interactive Map: Displays founders at city-level locations for privacy and discovery
- Profile Creation: Custom profiles with photos, product information, and social media links
- Messaging System: Built-in communication tools to connect with nearby founders
- Travel Planning: Ability to add and manage travel plans to connect with founders in other cities
- Membership Tiers: Free Standard plan with paid Premium and Mayor options for enhanced visibility
- White-Label Solutions: Customizable maps for accelerators, universities, and VC firms
- Privacy Protection: Only shows city-level locations, never exact addresses or coordinates
- Notifications: Alerts when new founders join nearby areas
Use Cases
- Finding local founders for networking and collaboration
- Arranging in-person coffee meetings or co-working sessions with nearby builders
- Discovering founder communities when traveling to new cities
- Building local founder networks and communities
- Accelerators and VC firms showcasing their portfolio companies
- Universities connecting their entrepreneurial alumni
