Community Suggestions
Weβve been thinking about taking Startup Networks to the next level by organising Startup Retreats β immersive getaways designed to help founders and early teams grow, connect, and learn in a more relaxed setting.
Hereβs the concept:
πΏ Whatβs the idea?
Multi-day retreats in inspiring locations (think countryside lodges, beachside escapes, or peaceful forest cabins) where we:
Run workshops & hands-on sessions on branding, pitch practice, growth hacking, etc.
Host founder story nights, fireside chats, and group masterminds
Bring in investors, mentors, and experts for casual networking
Add community-building activities β hiking, cooking, creative projects, or just proper downtime
Option to run mini Startup Courses with certifications for attendees
π§ Why retreats?
Sometimes we need to step out of the day-to-day to get fresh perspective, meet new collaborators, or just recharge. These retreats would be a mix of personal development and startup acceleration, all rooted in community vibes.
π¬ Weβd love your feedback on this:
Would you go to something like this?
What kind of sessions, talks or activities would you love to see?
Should we make these paid or partially sponsored?
Any venues or partners youβd suggest?
If this takes off, we could even run themed retreats β e.g. βSolo Founder Escapeβ, βStartup in Natureβ, βBuild & Launch Weekendersβ, etc.
Letβs shape this together π