Helsinki · Founding group now forming
Building something? You don't have to do it alone.
A small, curated club for people building something of their own who want good people alongside them — not just more contacts.
The first 5 members pay half price — €49.50 / month.
Building a business can be exciting. It can also be lonely, messy and harder than you expected.
Founderside is a place to think out loud, work through challenges, share what you're learning and keep moving forward — together.
More than networking. More than a mastermind.
We believe you can be ambitious without making everything a competition.
You'll meet people who understand what it takes to build something — and who will share their experience, ask honest questions, offer a different perspective and celebrate your progress.
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to be building something and be willing to show up for others, too.
What happens inside
Think things through
Bring the decisions, doubts and challenges you can't easily work through alone. Get fresh perspectives from people who want to help.
Make real progress
Turn ideas into next steps, set commitments, and return to a group that remembers what you said you wanted to do.
Share what you know
Exchange experience, ideas, feedback and introductions. Everyone has something to contribute.
Be honest about the messy middle
Talk about what's working, what isn't, and what you're figuring out as you go.
Find your people
Build relationships over time, not just exchange business cards. People you can turn to between meetings, too.
Who it's for
People building something of their own: a business, a new venture, a creative project or an idea they want to bring to life — just starting or already established, full-time or alongside a job and family.
- Curious
- Generous with what you know
- Open to feedback
- Willing to contribute to the group
- Want to make progress — but not alone
How it works
A paid membership
A small, consistent group of members who meet regularly.
Structured, but open
Room for a challenge, a decision, a lesson to share or a win to celebrate.
Relationships, not contacts
People who get to know you, your work and where you're heading.
Founderside is being built with its first group of members in Helsinki. We're starting small, learning together and shaping the club around the people who join.
Founding member
Founderside Membership
A three-month pilot · Helsinki
€99 / month
Price includes VAT.
The first 5 members pay €49.50 / month — that's €148.50 for the full three months, instead of €297.
Three-month commitment: €297 total per member.
What's included
- Two in-person gatherings each month, two hours each.
- A consistent peer group of 8–10 members.
- Structured peer problem-solving, feedback and accountability.
- Space to share progress, setbacks, ideas and lessons learned.
- A private member communication channel for questions and mutual support between gatherings.
- Input into shaping the culture and rituals of the club as a founding member.
Build your thing. Have people in your corner.
If you're looking for a more human way to build — with ambition, honesty and mutual support — we'd love to hear from you.