For founders who are fully committed to their ventures—whether working on them full-time or balancing a day job—Founders Roundtable offers the support, structure, and insights needed to refine business plans and prepare for the next big steps.  Meeting bi-weekly on Thursdays, it’s a trusted environment where founders can gain clarity and confidence before entering programs like the Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator.

Whether you’re a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur, building a business can feel isolating—especially when advisors, investors, customers, and co-founders offer conflicting guidance. In a focused group of like-minded peers, founders can forge meaningful connections, exchange insights, and find direction amid the noise.

Within this intimate roundtable setting, founders form genuine bonds, receive invaluable real-time feedback, and openly discuss sensitive issues they may hesitate to share elsewhere. It’s a safe space shaped by trust, confidentiality, and diverse perspectives, allowing for honest, productive conversations.

Each session, guided by seasoned serial entrepreneurs, brings together a small group of 6–12 founders. Using a symbolic “talking stick” (in this case, plush animals) to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, participants tackle topics ranging from co-founder equity splits and go-to-market strategies to attracting investors.

If you’re still in the early ideation phase and seeking initial peer feedback, consider attending our Startup Friends of Bellevue gatherings on alternating Thursdays. This approach creates a complementary spectrum of resources—Founders Roundtable for those fully committed and ready to level up, and Startup Friends for those just getting started—so you’ll have the right support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.