Catalyst is a community of founders, builders, operators & academics
Success isn't about the destination, but not the journey either.
It's the company you keep.
Catalyst is a community of founders, builders, operators & academics
Success isn't about the destination, but not the journey either.
It's the company you keep.
Built with intention,
for the intentional
We’re not a typical community.
To join, you don't need to meet revenue thresholds, or pay fees. You just need to be a fit. Learn more about what that means on Membership.
We run events curated for serious builders, operators and thinkers to have fun, grow, and create. Our philosophy is rooted in sustainable human flourishing.
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Event formats we run
We're constantly trying new event formats. Here are a few we've been running.
Founder War Room Sessions
A sharp 60–90 min session with 4–5 handpicked peers. One takes the hot seat while the others dive deep. Perfect for time sensitive issues that need high level problem solving.
Introduce a challenge that only likeminded peers will understand
No fluff. Get straightforward, high-signal analysis
Talk to a curated group, matched to your challenge
Set up within 48-72 hours
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Built around real connection
Catalyst is a startup community rooted in real-world connection. No noisy chats, no endless feeds - just focused time with people who create.
We meet in person
Everything meaningful happens face-to-face for us. Dinners, retreats, and accompanying conversations enable depth that screens can't compete with.
Built to stay small
We don’t optimize for scale and don't intend to grow beyond Dunbar's number. Each gathering is designed for personal depth and signal.
Intentional presence
Updates go out via email or private channels. We stick to providing enabling and supporting infrastructure for members.
Non-profit & member-led
We don't like skewed incentives in communities. Hosting is member-led, while we actively support and initiate.
Back and be backed
Invest or raise through Catalyst’s internal network. We understand that the most valuable investments come from good connections, not pitches.
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Take on or Extend Advisory Positions
Support founders as an advisor — with product, core tech, strategy, or go-to-market. Or recruit a solid advisor within Catalyst.
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What members are saying
Being able to tap into a cohesive group of driven people is incredibly generative. Long term value, wisdom and prosperity is built on lasting relationships. Lives are actually changed this way, and I want to be structurally involved in cultivating exactly that process for others.
Being at the retreat with other founders created connections that feel way more meaningful and lasting than anything you’d get from a conference or event.
Catalyst brings together an invaluable network of builders looking to shape the world around them. I feel like I learn something new every day
I had an awesome time meeting other people who are walking the same path in life as me, and left feeling more confident in myself, my business, and entrepreneurship in general - all while having lots of fun :D
A week very well spent full of building, connecting, swimming, sailing and good food. Met many great like minded individuals. Came back full of energy and inspired.
Confronting and discussing my crisis with other founders who were all in that moment as engaged as me and who all put their experience and skills towards my challenges was unique, eye opening and had immediate impact.
Connecting people from many domains
Want to build with us?
If you want to join a community that curates intentionally, moves deliberately, and values real-world connection, get in touch. We're happy to transparently explore if it's a fit.
