Founders Forum Group is a global community and group of businesses empowering entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys.
Our community includes the world’s most inspiring founders, pioneering investors, inventive CEOs, and impactful leaders. Together, we champion entrepreneurial innovation and put the needs of today’s founders first, via networking & events, education, professional services, investment, and philanthropy.
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Our invitation-only forums unite some of the world’s most successful founders, thought leaders, and senior investors to tackle era-defining questions in iconic locations across the globe.
“I loved getting a chance to come to FF for the first time, and all I can say is - where have you been all my life? Blending humour, tech, and the very real changes and challenges in our world is hard enough, but doing it with style and originality is simply fantastic. ”
- Tom Hale, Oura
“The 20th anniversary of FF Global was by far the best event I've ever been to. The calibre of attendees and speakers was miles above anything else, and the attention to detail in organising the entire event was incredible. ”
- David Sherwood, BibliU
“Respect for FF in building a space where we can make friends, do deals and celebrate life. ”
- Bryan Johnson, Kernel
“Founders Forum is one of the key drivers of the startup ecosystem. ”
- Alex Bouaziz, Deel
“We felt honoured being included. I'm inspired by the creativity of everyone here; the diversity of businesses and the people growing those businesses is extraordinary to see. ”
- Josh Kushner, THRIVE Capital & Oscar Health
“I've had the privilege of being part of Founders Forum events throughout my career. From the very first intimate gathering of founders in the UK when I had just started Net-a-Porter, and now attending as a venture investor. ”
- Dame Natalie Massenet, Net-a-Porter & Imaginary Ventures
“It’s about being among people who are on the same journey as you. ”
- Dr Helen O’Neill, Hertility
“Founders Forum is remarkable for the high level of talent it attracts… This network is where friends are made and deals hatched, where entrepreneurs are mentored and where investors are educated. ”
- Greg Williams, WIRED
“I have relationships here that I've built over time and some of those have turned into business transactions. ”
- Guy Podjarny, Snyk
“Founders Forum is an intimate group that can have open, candid conversations with each other. ”
- Hanno Renner, Personio
“It’s a place where founders can be really authentic about the challenges they’re experiencing. ”
- Nicolas Cary, Blockchain.com
“The Founders Forum team have an amazing ability to engage with different entrepreneurs at different stages in their businesses, from so many different industries within the technology ecosystem. ”
- Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore
“I love FF. I feel lucky to be part of this community! ”
- Ilkka Paananen, Supercell
“Great people and good conversations. ”
- Niklas Zennström, Atomico
“An annual boost of positive thinking as powerful as a huge jolt of adrenaline. ”
- Roula Khalaf, FT
“While I have been dialling down the big events I attend, FF is the one that will always remain at the top of the list. ”
- Daniel Waterhouse, Balderton
“In one day, I had the most valuable conversations I’ve experienced in 10 years of building Applike Group into a unicorn. I found new mentors and gained incredible insights. ”
- Jonas Thiemann, Applike Group
Our partners
We bring together the right people at just the right moments, creating opportunities for collaboration between founders and influential brands, including:
Supporting entrepreneurs
at every stage of their journeys
