FOUNDERS
Club

Where ambitious founders become family
// biweekly lunches to talk tech and brainstorm together
// intimate calls with YC founders and top investors
// your actual support network as you build

30+ members
10+ startups
$2M+ raised
10+ monthly events

Built for
Builders

Intimate Founder Lunches

Lunches every 2 sundays with our close-knit group. Swap stories, enjoy good vibes and conversations that will challenge you to face new ideas and grow as a person, and as a founder.

World-Class Speaker Series

Exclusive sessions with YC partners, Tier 1 VC investors, and successful founders who've been where you are now and whose sage words might just get you where you want to go.

Family-Like Support System

Here’s the deal. All 30 of us are a little nuts. We’re college students who believe we have what it takes to make money building products, experimenting with business models, and writing code. We believe so strongly that we each set out to prove we can do it. So when you ask yourself...

Together we support each other. Because at least one of us has been there, or we'll find an alumni or esteemed friend in our network who has.

Next Events

[2025.09.07]

Kickoff Lunch

Fall semester kickoff and new member welcome. Meet the family, share your vision, and plan the semester ahead. We will meet at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday on the Hesburgh Library lawn, with catered Chipotle!

in_person
[2025.09.10]

Fireside Chat

A fireside chat with John Henry, Tim Connors, and Liam Redmond, followed by a open mic pitch competition where founders can share ideas and receive live feedback from founders and investors. We will meet on Wednesday, September 10 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT, 204 Mendoza College of Business.

in_person
[2025.09.18]

YC Founder Call

Exclusive session with Y Combinator founder. Deep dive into scaling, fundraising, and founder psychology.

virtual
[2025.10.01]

Investors Feedback Session

Direct access to Top VC investors. Pitch feedback, market insights, and investment strategies.

virtual
[2025.10.15]

Demo Night

Club members present to top VCs. 5-minute demos, real feedback, potential funding opportunities.

in_person
[2025.11.07]

NDFC Hackathon

24-hour build session. Form teams, ship products, compete for prizes and bragging rights.

in_person

Ready to Build?

Join our family of founders and let's build something extraordinary together. Bring a friend.

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