FOUNDERS DINING CLUB

GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT CONVERSATION.

Meet ambitious founders over dinner, every month.

A members-only club that matches you with like-minded founders around one table. No pitches, no name tags, just real conversation.

A better kind of networking starts at the table.
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THE PROCESS

Four steps to the table.

Thoughtfully matched. Easy to join. Better together.

I.

Apply

Answer a short survey about you and your business so we know who you are.

II.

Get matched

We group you with 5 to 7 founders you are likely to click with.

III.

Get the details

We send you the venue and everything you need ahead of the night.

IV.

Show up

Sit down, enjoy the evening and meet people who get it.

Warm, welcoming restaurant interior A DIFFERENT KIND OF CONNECTION

WHY FDC

Built for founders who are done with networking.

Building a business can be lonely. Most people around you don’t share the late nights, the risks or the wins. And most networking events feel like a sales floor.

FDC is different.

We bring ambitious people together around one table, matched with care, so the conversation flows naturally. You might meet your next client, cofounder or best friend. Or you might just have a great night with great people. Either way, you leave better than you arrived.

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MEMBERSHIP

What’s included.

01

Curated monthly dinner

One matched dinner each month with a fresh table of founders.

02

Thoughtful matching

We group members by stage, industry and interests for tables that click.

03

Breakfasts and coffee catch-ups

Casual events between dinners to keep the connections going.

04

A founder community

Access to a growing network of ambitious people across Australia.

05

First access to new cities and events

Priority entry as FDC launches in new cities.

Meals and drinks are paid individually at the venue. Cancel anytime.

A beautifully prepared dinner
MORE THAN NETWORKINGJUST GOOD CONVERSATION.
A dinner table ready for guests A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS

It started with a simple idea.

We’ve spent the last few years building businesses in Sydney. Along the way we noticed something odd. The city is full of ambitious people, founders, builders and people backing themselves, but they rarely end up in the same room.

Networking events didn’t fix it. Name tags, elevator pitches, a stack of business cards you never look at again. Everyone was selling, and nobody was actually connecting.

The best conversations we’ve had came from somewhere else: a long dinner with a few people who just got it. People who understood the late nights, the risks and the wins nobody else celebrates. Those dinners turned into friendships, collaborations and opportunities we never could have planned.

So we built Founders Dining Club to make those nights happen on purpose. Each month we bring like-minded founders together under one roof, matched around one table, with no agenda beyond good food and real conversation.

What comes from it is up to you. It might be a client, a cofounder, or a friend for life.

We’ll see you at the table.
The FDC Crew

QUESTIONS

Good to know.

Everything you need to know before taking a seat.

When and where are events held?+

Dinners run monthly at handpicked restaurants in each city we host in. We send venue and reservation details ahead of each event.

How do you match members?+

We use the answers from your application, including business stage, industry and interests, to build tables of people who are different enough to keep it interesting and similar enough to get along.

Do I need to own a business?+

Not necessarily. If you are building something, whether that is a company, a side project or a creative pursuit, you will fit right in.

What if I can’t make it?+

Just let us know at least 24 hours before. Every seat matters to the table, so no-shows take away from the experience for everyone.

Which cities are you in?+

We’re launching across Australia, starting with Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Let us know your city in the application and we’ll match you with founders near you.

Can I cancel?+

Yes, you can cancel anytime.

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