Founders League is a national pickleball community of vetted, high caliber Founders, CEOs and Investors.

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Where Founders play,

As hard as we build

Founders League is a national pickleball league of vetted, high caliber Founders, CEOs and Investors.

Proven success in 16+ Cities

Our national league boasts a community of 1,500+ Founders and CEOs, representing a combined enterprise value of over $100B, showcasing the caliber of our members.

Founders League nationwide community

Join the league as we expand nationally to connect with other entrepreneurs + CEOs across the country.

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The story of

Founders League

Founders League started as a small group of friends united by two shared passions:

building great businesses & playing pickleball.

Now, 9 seasons later, our community has grown to include thousands of founders and CEOs across the US who share those same passions.

Come join the fun, play a few games, and connect with like-minded leaders in one of the fastest-growing founder communities around.

Why Join?

Are you a founder or CEO who thrives on competition and enjoys meeting peers in a relaxed, social environment?

Founders League is your gateway to a community of like-minded business leaders.

Engage with a private, vetted community of top-tier entrepreneurs and CEOs who share your passion for both business and pickleball.

A high‑energy ecosystem where founders connect with like‑minded peers, lean on one another, and celebrate wins—on the court and in the broader journey of building.

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Admission criteria

To register, you must be a company founder or CEO and pass an initial 10-15 minute interview with the Founders League team. We're building a community of peers, and we must maintain certain standards.