Real conversations. Zero pitch decks.
You're building something hard. We get it.
This dinner is for a curated group of founders who are in it — deep in the build, solving real problems, growing teams, raising rounds, and making it work.
We’re bringing together a handful of exceptional founders over good food, great wine, and real talk.
No panels. No presentations. No name tags. Just honest, off-the-record conversation with people who’ve been there – or are there right now, with you.
Who It's For
✅ Early to mid-stage startup founders
✅ Actively building (ideally post-product, pre-Series A)
✅ Hungry to grow, generous with insight, allergic to BS
We’re aiming for diversity in perspective, background, and industry — so tell us what makes your story unique.
Founders Dinner – Web Summit Edition
Location: Hawksworth Restaurant – York Room
801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7
Date: Monday, May 26th, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner size: 25 Vetted Founders
Please note: At 8:00 PM we are transitioning the space to a cocktail style social networking event for local founders and attendees of Web Summit. Accepted dinner attendees will be pre-registered for that as well, but participation is completely optional. Information on the networking event can be found here.
What to Expect
A private, hosted dinner with hand-picked peers
Honest stories, tactical insights, and founder therapy
Zero pitching. 100% conversation.
You’ll leave with new connections, fresh perspective, and probably a few group texts you didn’t know you needed.
How to Join
Spots are limited — we keep it small and intentional.
Apply below, and we’ll reach out if it’s a fit.
The May 26th dinner is currently sold out but you can join our email list to stay informed about the monthly dinners we host in select cities for founders: https://www.graemebarlow.com/foundersdinners
Looking for more ways to connect with other Founders?
Check out Founder Link – a free community of vetted founders looking to scale, raise and reach ambitious business goals. Check out Founder Link here.
FAQs
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Founders and entrepreneurs across all stages of business development looking to expand their networks and share insights.
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We host dinners monthly in select cities around the globe. Keep an eye on our schedule for upcoming dates and cities. If you want us to come to you, reach out!
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Good food, great drinks, and great company.
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Founders Dinners are invite-only but we welcome new faces! Fill out our interest form below to get on our radar.
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There are two rules. No selling. No politics.