The Most Exclusive Room in the City
A private community for Jacksonville’s most ambitious entrepreneurs.
At This Stage, You Need More Than Networking
Running a 7, 8, or 9-figure company comes with unique challenges. You’re leading teams, protecting cash flow, and scaling vision into reality. At this stage, you don’t need more surface-level networking — you need true peers who understand.
Jacksonville Founders is a curated community designed to bring those leaders together. Through invite-only lunches, dinners, and happy hours, paired with a monthly newsletter, we connect the city’s top entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations, trusted relationships, and lasting impact.
Attendance is complimentary for accepted founders. Every gathering is made possible through the support of select partners.
Why Jacksonville Founders?
Like-Minded Peers – Every founder is leading a 7–9 figure company.
Real Conversations – Scaling challenges, leadership, capital, and growth, shared openly with peers who’ve been there.
Curated Experiences – Private gatherings designed for depth, not small talk.
One Trusted Touchpoint – A monthly newsletter with event invitations, founder highlights, and community insights.
Who’s in the Room?
Technology – SaaS, AI, fintech, healthtech innovators
Real Estate & Development – Developers, investors, luxury residential leaders
Finance & Investment – Wealth managers, boutique investment firms, fintech disruptors
Hospitality – Multi-location restaurants, hotels, upscale venues
Lifestyle & Wellness – Fitness, fashion, retail, and consumer brand founders
Professional Services & Advisory – Law, marketing, consulting, and specialized firms
Jacksonville Founders events are invite-only and complimentary for accepted founders. Sponsorships cover the cost of each gathering, allowing you to focus on building connections that matter. Submitting an application allows us to review your company and ensure the right mix of leaders in each room.
Please note: applying does not guarantee entry — every event is carefully curated.
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FAQs
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No. Jacksonville Founders is not a traditional membership club. It’s a curated community of 7–9 figure founders brought together through private events. There are no dues — entry is by application and invitation only.
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No. Every application is reviewed to ensure the right mix of founders in the room. Acceptance into one event grants you access to the ongoing newsletter and priority consideration for future gatherings.
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We host private lunches, happy hours, and dinners throughout the year. Each event is intentionally kept small (around 40 founders) to maintain quality and meaningful connections.
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Nothing. Attendance is complimentary for accepted founders. Each event is fully underwritten by our sponsors, so you can focus on connecting with peers at your level.
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When you apply, you’re applying once to be accepted into the Jacksonville Founders Network. If accepted, you’ll receive a confirmation email and ongoing event invitations.
Seats at each event are limited (around 40 per gathering), so attendance is curated based on industry mix, whether you’ve attended recently, and first-come-first-serve RSVP.
Even if you can’t attend a specific event, your place in the network remains secure — and you’ll continue receiving invitations and newsletter access.