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A community of vetted, high-caliber founders and CEOs.

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At Founders League, we believe that meaningful relationships are built on shared experiences and mutual understanding. Our carefully curated membership ensures that every interaction has the potential to create lasting value, whether that's through mentorship, partnership, or friendship.

We maintain selective membership criteria not to exclude, but to create an environment where accomplished business leaders can connect authentically through sport and competition. This intentional curation allows us to foster a community where every member brings unique insights and valuable perspectives to the table.

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Member Approval Process

Step 1

Submit Application

Complete the initial application at www.foundersleague.cc/apply

Step 2

Initial Review

Our team reviews your application against our membership criteria.

Step 3

Membership Interview

Schedule and complete an interview with our membership team.

*Fast Track Option: Current member referrals who have played in a previous season may qualify for automatic approval, bypassing the interview step

Step 4

Final Decision

Receive approval or denial based on application and interview.

Upon Approval

White List Access

Approved members gain exclusive access to:

  • Season registration details
  • Members-only event invitations
  • Community updates and announcements
  • Exclusive networking opportunities

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Membership Criteria

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Eligible for Membership

We welcome applications from:

  • Active CEOs and Founders building scalable companies
  • CEOs and Founders who have successfully exited previous ventures
  • Majority owners (50%+) of active companies
  • Active investors with significant portfolio involvement
  • All industries accepted

Important Notice for Startup Founders

We enthusiastically welcome founders of pre-revenue startups who are fully committed to building their ventures. We understand that every successful company starts with a vision and dedicated execution.

To qualify:

  • Founders must be working full-time on their startup
  • The venture must be their primary professional focus
  • The business must demonstrate a clear path to scalability
  • Side projects or part-time ventures are not eligible

Service Providers

To qualify, service providers must:

  • Lead firms with 5+ years of operational history
  • Maintain a team of 10 or more employees
  • Represent industries such as law, accounting, commercial real estate, banking, or financial services

Examples of service providers include:

  • Law firms specializing in corporate, M&A, or venture law
  • Accounting and tax advisory firms
  • Investment banking and wealth management firms
  • Commercial real estate firms
  • Management consulting firms
  • Executive search and recruitment firms
  • Corporate banking institutions
  • Private equity and venture capital firms

These carefully selected service providers enhance our community by bringing specialized expertise and valuable perspectives to our network.

Important Notice For Service Providers:

Founders League maintains exclusive seasonal and national sponsorship arrangements with service providers.

As such:

  • If a sponsorship agreement is reached with a company that competes with your firm, your team may be ineligible to participate in that season
  • In such cases, you will receive a full refund of any season fees
  • Your membership status will remain active for future seasons where no conflicts exist

Interested in Sponsorship? We offer exclusive sponsorship opportunities that provide unique access to our community of founders and CEOs. Contact us to learn more about becoming a Founders League sponsor.

Not Eligible for Membership

To maintain the integrity of our community, we do not accept applications from:

  • Independent agents or solo practitioners
  • Drop-shipping businesses
  • Multi-level marketing organizations
  • Side-hustle enterprises
  • Network marketing companies
  • Direct sales organizations
  • Affiliate marketing-only businesses
  • Social media influencer businesses
  • Commission-only sales roles
  • Franchise location employees (non-owners)
  • Part-time or hobby businesses

Ready to Join?

If you meet our membership criteria and are interested in being part of a community that values authentic connection, competitive spirit, and meaningful relationships, we welcome your application.

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