Inside The Founders Club: Vision, Vulnerability, and What’s Next

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down once again with Chris Meade to talk about the evolution of Founders Club and where it's headed next. With nearly 700 members and over 120 events planned for the coming year, they share how they’re scaling intentionally while keeping the community tight and valuable.

They break down lessons from the Puerto Rico offsite, the LA chapter relaunch, and why success today means supporting founders beyond business, into relationships, parenting and personal growth. It’s a real look at what it takes to build something that lasts.

Chapters:

01:24 – Kicking off our LA Chapter
02:22 – Puerto Rico offsite and club planning
03:19 – Improving Member Quality and Filters
04:38 – Redefining Success Beyond Business
05:56 – How Money Doesn’t Solve the Hard Stuff
06:48 – The Missing Support For Personal Relationships
07:56 – A New Lens On What Makes A Founder Successful
08:58 – Member Anthony’s Shift From Brand Growth To Marriage
10:03 – Learning From Founders Ahead Of You
11:19 – What Really Got Discussed At Female Founder Day
12:15 – What Motivates Founders After Kids
12:57 – Why Peer Networks Matter More Than Ever
13:27 – 2026 Events And Picking The Right Venues
14:53 – Founders Club Is Not An Events Company
15:56 – Forums As The Foundation Of Deeper Value
16:48 – Members As Speakers, Not Hired Talent
17:28 – Booking Dream Speakers For The Community
18:28 – Keeping It Fun Or Shutting It Down
19:33 – Why This Is A 30-Year Vision
21:00 – A Goal To Be Part Of Global GDP
21:34 – The Club As The First Call When You Need Help
23:11 – Removing The Wrong Energy
24:40 – Events That Spark Action
25:25 – When The Club Drives Real Business
26:46 – Unlocking Perks And Member-Only Access
27:57 – Why Founders Need Better Tools And Support
28:50 – What FD Chat And The App Will Offer
30:18 – Creating Better Matches Through Data
30:52 – How Many Real Connections You Can Have
31:24 – Focus On 5 People A Year
32:46 – One Billionaire’s Honesty Changed The Room

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