Events

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Founder-Being creates intentional spaces where founders can slow down, think clearly, reflect honestly and build trusted relationships with fellow founders, investors and ecosystem leaders.

• Applications OpenRetreat

  Kodaikanal Full Moon Retreat

  26–31 August 2026 · Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

  A six-day residential immersion for 15 selected founders to rest, reflect, reconnect and return with greater clarity. Application only—no online checkout.

  Format

  Six days / five nights residential

  Audience

  15 selected founders

  Capacity

  15

  • Founder Wellbeing
  • Mindfulness
  • Leadership
  • Resilience

  Apply to AttendView details
• PlanningCommunity Meetup

  Founder-Being Trivandrum Meetup

  August 2026 · Trivandrum, Kerala · Venue to be announced

  An intimate gathering for founders to connect beyond pitches, business cards and conventional networking. The evening will combine guided reflection, small-group conversations and relaxed connection over tea.

  Format

  Two-hour community gathering

  Audience

  Founders and selected ecosystem leaders

  Capacity

  30

  • Community
  • Founder Wellbeing
  • Leadership

  Express InterestView details
• Invitation OnlyFounder–Investor Retreat

  Capital & Clarity

  Founder–Investor Retreat

  September 2026 · Weekend retreat · Location to be announced

  A private retreat bringing founders and values-aligned investors together for honest conversations about capital, growth, leadership pressure and responsible ambition.

  • —Facilitated founder–investor dialogues
  • —Mindfulness and clarity sessions
  • —Nature walks and unstructured conversations
  • —Optional one-to-one investor meetings
  • —Quiet spaces for personal reflection

  Audience

  Founders and values-aligned investors

  Capacity

  20

  • Capital
  • Investor Relations
  • Leadership
  • Growth

  There will be no stage pitches, crowded networking sessions or transactional introductions.

  Limited to 15–20 participants · Application only

  Apply for an InvitationView details
• Interest ListConference Side Event

  Huddle Week Founder Reset

  12–14 November 2026 · Kovalam–Trivandrum, Kerala

  An independent Founder-Being gathering planned alongside Huddle Global 2026. It will offer founders, investors and ecosystem leaders a restorative space away from the pace and noise of the main conference.

  • —A guided founder reset session
  • —Curated peer and investor conversations
  • —Kerala startup ecosystem connections
  • —Mindfulness and relaxation experiences
  • —An informal evening gathering near Kovalam

  • Founder Wellbeing
  • Community
  • Mindfulness
  • Resilience

  Huddle Global 2026 is officially scheduled for 12–14 November 2026 at The Leela Raviz Kovalam, Trivandrum. Founder-Being is not affiliated with or organising the official conference.

  Join the Interest ListView details
• Invitation OnlyEcosystem Gathering

  Founder-Being UAE Ecosystem Day

  Ahead of Expand North Star 2026

  7 December 2026 · Dubai, UAE · Venue to be announced

  An independent, full-day gathering taking place one day before Expand North Star 2026. The programme will connect selected founders with investors, corporate stakeholders and ecosystem leaders from India, the Middle East and international markets.

  • —Curated founder–investor meetings
  • —India–MENA market-entry conversations
  • —Investor and stakeholder roundtables
  • —Founder stories and learning circles
  • —Structured but low-pressure networking
  • —A closing mindfulness and reflection experience

  • Investor Relations
  • Growth
  • Community
  • Capital

  Expand North Star 2026 is officially scheduled for 8–10 December 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Founder-Being is not affiliated with or organising Expand North Star.

  Invitation-led · Limited capacity

  Request an InvitationView details

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