F(L)OUNDER Stories: Founder Coffee

Where failure becomes fuel

What is F(L)OUNDER Stories?
F(L)OUNDER Stories is a monthly founder gathering designed to create space for honest conversations about building a business.

Because here’s the truth: Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of the process.

And yet, most spaces only highlight the wins.

This one doesn’t.

What to Expect

This is not a pitch event.
This is not a highlight reel.

This is a coffee-driven, conversation-first experience where founders talk about the real journey.

Each session includes:

Coffee + casual gathering
A featured founder story or prompt
Facilitated discussion led by Kevin Gibson (Founder45)
Open conversation, problem-solving, and peer support
Free coworking for the day
Why This Matters

Building something is hard.

And too often, founders feel like they have to carry that alone.

This space changes that by creating:

Psychological safety
Real connection
Shared learning through lived experience

It’s where:
Mistakes are unpacked
Challenges are normalized
And momentum is rebuilt—together

Who Should Attend
Startup founders (any stage)
Small business owners
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Anyone navigating the uncertainty of building something