Not a conference. Not a pitch competition. A place where founders connect, do real work, and leave with something they can use.
Rooted in the candid, community-driven spirit that Lighthouse Founders know well, this year we're opening the doors to all founders. Whether you've been through an accelerator or built your company from scratch on your own terms—if you're in the grind, this is for you.
Expect honest peer exchange, focused programming, and real capital conversations, plus time to unwind, reconnect, and have some fun.
What to expect:
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What Founders Never Say Out Loud
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Founder Story Forum
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Real Talk About Burnout
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Capital Conversations
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Uncommon Pairings
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Mentor Sessions & Founder Labs
The Summit kicks off with a fun evening activity on August 19, then moves into a full day of focused programming on August 20. Space is limited. Come ready to get honest, do real work, and grow. You've earned it.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19
5:00 PM – Founder Activity
Thursday, August 20
8:00 AM – Doors Open (Light Breakfast)
9:00 AM – Fireside Chat
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Track 1: Burnout, Boundaries, & Business Workshop w/ Rae Stott
Track 2: Team/Culture Building Activity w/ Lost Office Collaborative
Track 3: Founder Mental Health w/ James Warren & Debbie Irwin
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Track 1: Continuity & Resilience w/ Devina Desai
Track 2: How to Build a Culture w/ Rae Stott
Track 3: Facilitated Founder Mental Health Convo w/ Lost Office Collaborative
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch & Founder Activity
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Track 1: Building Deterministic AI Systems w/ Jake Yesbeck
Track 2: Beyond the P&L: The Right Lens for the Right Stage w/ Kyle Benusa
Track 3: How Design Thinking Can Help You Tell Your Story w/ Ashley Wengner
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Track 1: Leveraging AI & Technology Workshop w/ Ankit Mathur
Track 2: Fundraising Panel w/ Larry Eiben, Jeff McMahan, Jen Block & Matt Crane
Track 3: Rev Ops – Building the Systems You Need for Sales w/ Adam Woodward & April Palmer
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Happy Hour (Founders, Mentors & Partners)
Speakers
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