High standards. Vetted membership.

No exceptions.

Building a company is isolating. Founders League exists to change that. A tight community of founders and CEOs who compete together, think out loud together, and build something rare. A peer group worth having.

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The Path In

Member Application Process

Step 1

Tell Us About Yourself

Submit your application at foundersleague.cc/apply.

This is where it starts.

Step 2

We Take a Look

Our membership team reviews every application by hand.

If there's a fit, you'll hear from us.

Step 3

Membership Call

Every applicant speaks with our team before a decision is made.

No exceptions.

Current member referral? You skip the wait.

Step 4

Final Decision

You're In. Or You're Not.

Once You're Approved

You'll get full access to the Founders League community, everything you need to register for the events/seasons, and invitations to experiences built exclusively for members. No public announcements. No open doors.

Our Criteria


Who Can Apply

Membership is open to:

  • Active CEOs and Founders building scalable companies
  • CEOs and Founders who have successfully exited previous ventures
  • Majority owners (50%+) of active companies
  • Active investors with significant portfolio involvement
  • All industries accepted

Important Notice for Startup Founders

We’re proud to welcome founders of pre-revenue startups who are deeply committed to bringing their vision to life. Every successful company starts with an idea, consistent effort, and the determination to build something great.

To qualify:

  • Founders must be working full-time on their startup
  • The venture must be their primary professional focus
  • The business must demonstrate a clear path to scalability
  • Side projects or part-time ventures are not eligible


Service Providers

To qualify, service providers must be established firms with 5+ years in business and a team of 10 or more, typically in fields like law, accounting, commercial real estate, banking, or financial services.

Qualified providers include corporate and M&A law firms, accounting and tax advisors, investment bankers, wealth managers, commercial real estate firms, consultants, recruiters, and private equity or venture capital firms.

These select partners bring specialized expertise and valuable perspective to our community.

Important Notice For Service Providers:

Interested in Sponsorship? We offer exclusive sponsorship opportunities that provide unique access to our community of founders and CEOs.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a Founders League sponsor.


Not Eligible for Membership

To maintain the integrity of our community, we do not accept applications from:

  • Independent or solo agents
  • Political Organizations, PACs or Lobby Groups
  • Drop-shipping businesses
  • Multi-level marketing organizations
  • Side-hustle enterprises
  • Network marketing companies
  • Direct sales organizations
  • Affiliate marketing-only businesses
  • Commission-only sales roles
  • Franchise location employees (non-owners)
  • Part-time or hobby businesses

Applications are open

If Founders League sounds like the room you've been looking for, start your application. We'll take it from there.