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Sold Startups: Founders Who Built and Exited

Sold Startups: Founders Who Built and Exited

Thu, Jul 30, 4:00 PM
From Global AI Makers • West Coast • AI CEOs, Founders, Makers
4.6

What does it actually take to build something worth buying? Most business content is about raising money, growing users, or surviving the early days. This event skips all of that and goes straight to the part most founders never reach: the exit. We bring together founders who built real businesses and sold them. Some closed in weeks. Some took years. Some used AI to build faster than any team could. Some bootstrapped with no outside funding and sold to a strategic buyer. Some built newsletter businesses, AI apps, SaaS tools, no-code platforms, vibe coding projects, and AI agent products that a larger company wanted enough to write a check for. Every founder in the series has something most startup content glosses over: a real number, a real timeline, and a real story about what the process actually felt like from the inside. This event is for founders at any stage, operators who want to understand what makes a business acquirable. Best for.... \- AI founders building without a technical team \- People who use tools like Cursor\, Base44\, Bolt\, Lovable\, and Replit \- Startup CEOs thinking about their first or next exit Each founder walks through what they built, who bought it, what the negotiation looked like, what they would do differently, and what they are working on now. No panels. No investor pitches. No surface-level advice. Just founders telling the truth about what it took to get to the other side. The audience is small and the questions are open. Come ready to ask the one you actually want answered. *Note: Date may change to accommodate guest speakers. Check this page for the most current information.*

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15 attendees
Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Sat, Jul 25, 4:30 PM
From Founders Running Club :: San Francisco
4.8

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, operators and creators together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and more conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​​🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 60+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community ​​Join the community [https://heylo.group/frc-sf](https://heylo.group/frc-sf) **​Follow us**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/%EF%BF%BCPodcast) Podcast [https://podcast.foundersrc.com](https://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/) Chats [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)

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16 attendees
Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Sat, Aug 1, 4:30 PM
From Founders Running Club :: San Francisco
4.8

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, operators and creators together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and more conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​​🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 60+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community ​​Join the community [https://heylo.group/frc-sf](https://heylo.group/frc-sf) **​Follow us**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/%EF%BF%BCPodcast) Podcast [https://podcast.foundersrc.com](https://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/) Chats [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)

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7 attendees
Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Sat, Aug 8, 4:30 PM
From Founders Running Club :: San Francisco
4.8

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, operators and creators together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and more conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​​🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 60+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community ​​Join the community [https://heylo.group/frc-sf](https://heylo.group/frc-sf) **​Follow us**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/%EF%BF%BCPodcast) Podcast [https://podcast.foundersrc.com](https://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/) Chats [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)

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9 attendees
Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

Sat, Aug 15, 4:30 PM
From Founders Running Club :: San Francisco
4.8

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, operators and creators together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and more conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​​🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 60+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community ​​Join the community [https://heylo.group/frc-sf](https://heylo.group/frc-sf) **​Follow us**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/%EF%BF%BCPodcast) Podcast [https://podcast.foundersrc.com](https://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/) Chats [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)

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7 attendees
Primewise Founders Club Networking Event- San Franscisco

Primewise Founders Club Networking Event- San Franscisco

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
From Primewise Founders Club San Francisco

**Pitch your startup directly to leading venture capital investors and** **Join Primewise Founders Club's exclusive networking session where visionary entrepreneurs connect, collaborate and create magic together.** **Primewise Founders Club**, in collaboration with **a leading Venture Capital Firm**, presents an exclusive VC Connect Session – a high-impact opportunity for early-stage founders to pitch directly to active venture capital investors. This closed-door virtual event brings together selected founders and investors in a focused setting designed to foster meaningful connections, investor feedback, and potential funding opportunities across USA. If you’re building a scalable technology venture or an innovative business model, this is your chance to showcase your vision to leading investors and industry experts. Register Now: [https://thepfclub.com/neusa/] [Filling the form is a must. If you are looking to apply for investor connect, click "Raise Investment" on the "what are you hoping to gain from the event" and our team will reach out to you.] **What Makes This Special:** * Pitch directly to VC: Pitch your startup directly to VC and investors * Strategic partnerships: Collaborate with fellow founders on new ventures. * Scaling discussions: Exchange ideas on growth and market expansion. * Investment opportunities: Be the first to discover promising startups. * Expand your influence while contributing to the startup ecosystem. * A supportive community: Celebrate wins and overcome challenges together. **Networking event:** **Date**: 25th July, 2026 **Time**: 8:00 AM to 09:30 AM (PT) **Format**: Online **VC event:** Invite-only access - details will be shared for shortlisted founders **Join Our Ecosystem:** 1\. Register for the event 2\. Join our LinkedIn community 3\. Get access to our exclusive WhatsApp group 4\. Connect with fellow members 5\. Start growing together\! Contact Us: Website: [[https://thepfclub.com/](https://thepfclub.com/)] Email: [[event@thepfclub.com](http://event@thepfclub.com/)] LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/primewise-founders-club/] To your entrepreneurial success, Primewise Founders Club Team

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Frequently asked questions

Founder Groups on Meetup focus on connecting business founders for networking, sharing experiences, and growth in various industries.

Use Meetup's search feature to explore groups by entering 'founder' and setting your location to San Francisco. Results will display relevant events.

Founder meetings often involve networking, discussions, and talks on entrepreneurship, challenges, and opportunities in the business world.

Yes, you can join multiple groups to broaden your connections and gain varied insights across different founder networks in San Francisco.

Joining groups and attending some events can be free, but certain events might have fees. Check each event's details for specific information.

Absolutely, many founder groups cater to solo entrepreneurs, focusing on topics like growth strategies and overcoming business challenges alone.

RSVP by selecting the event and clicking the RSVP button. Ensure your commitment, as spaces could be limited and organizers appreciate accurate counts.

Yes, once you’ve joined a group, you might be able to propose events. Each group may have different rules, so check the specific group's guidelines.

While not guaranteed, these groups often attract diverse attendees, including potential mentors, partners, or investors interested in new ventures.

Frequency varies by group. Some have regular weekly or monthly meetups, while others meet less often. Check individual groups for their schedule.

Meetup supports various interests and not just business. Focus on group selection to align with specific networking goals relevant to founders.

Yes, both online and in-person meetups are available, especially due to flexibility during current hybrid work trends.

While Meetup facilitates connections, it does not guarantee business contracts. Success relies on active participation and networking efforts.

If a specific founder group doesn’t exist, you can consider starting a new one to tailor to unmet needs or join virtual groups until a local one forms.

Attendance can vary based on the group and event type. Popular and well-advertised events tend to have higher attendance.