You don’t need another networking event. You need a table worth sitting at.
A carefully curated table of 5–8 experienced founders and owner-operators in Vancouver. Thoughtful conversation. No pitching.
Small table. Serious conversation.
Founders in Person brings experienced operators together for lively, professionally relevant conversation in a comfortable Vancouver restaurant. The value isn’t “networking.” It’s knowing the people beside you have built something real and are worth meeting.
Carefully curated
Every seat is application-gated. We look for meaningful operating experience, curiosity, generosity, and conversational fit—not sales intent.

One shared conversation
No presentations, seminar, speed networking, or pressure to work the room—just one broad theme and light facilitation so everyone can contribute.
Facilitated by an experienced operatorThe facilitator is an entrepreneur with a master’s degree who built and rapidly scaled a business to seven figures. That operating background spans automation, team systems and practical business efficiency—useful context for guiding substantive discussion without turning dinner into a seminar.Frequently asked questionsWho is this for?
Experienced founders, owner-operators, solopreneurs and independent entrepreneurs with meaningful firsthand operating experience.How are seats selected?
Every application is reviewed for experience, curiosity, generosity and conversational fit. A brief introductory call may be requested.What does the C$60 fee cover?
Curation, matching, preparation and facilitation. Each guest orders and pays for their own meal separately.Is this a pitch or networking event?
No. There are no presentations, lead harvesting or pressure to work the room—just one shared table and a thoughtfully guided conversation.Where is the dinner?
At a quiet Vancouver restaurant. The exact address is shared only with approved guests.What if I’m not selected?
You will not be charged and may be considered for a future table that is a stronger match.
Vancouver Founder Dinner
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 p.m. PDT
Quiet Vancouver restaurant · 5–8 guests
C$60 host fee · meal paid separately
Questions before you apply?
Send a note and we’ll get back to you. For event applications, use the dinner link above.
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