FThe Founders Club

You cannot buy your way into trust.

Membership

Membership is by application because the quality of the room is the whole point. Tell us who you are, what you are building, and what kind of community would be useful now.

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Tell us about yourself.

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Your application covers who you are, where you are in the founder journey, what you are building, and any referral or useful context.

Required fields are marked by the form. Company and referral details are optional.

We collect these details to review your membership application and follow up with you. For privacy, access or deletion requests, contact Ian - at iandavidpollard@gmail.com.

Not a benefits package. A community worth showing up to.

Membership means

The value is in the people, the trust, and the conversations that become possible when both are protected.

The gatherings

Invitations to lunches, dinners, founder tables, and small rooms designed for honest conversation.

The network

Thoughtful proximity to founders, operators, mentors, and specialists across New Zealand and beyond.

The support

Peer perspective, warm introductions, and conversations with people a few chapters ahead.

This is not for everyone.

The honest bit

The Club is intentionally curated. It is for people who are serious about building and generous enough to help others build too.

  • 01
    Contribution matters
    The best members bring perspective, curiosity, introductions, energy, or experience.
  • 02
    Trust comes first
    Confidentiality and discretion are part of the value.
  • 03
    Fit beats status
    The right mix matters more than titles, noise, or vanity metrics.