π₯ Founder Fridays @ PAI Palooza
βAlternating Fridays (AprilβJune) | Zo House SF | Intimate Sessions for Founders, by Founders
βFounder Fridays are your high-trust, no-BS mastermind circles for startup builders who want more than surface-level networking. As part of the PAI Palooza Hackathon Series, these 90-minute sessions offer a space for radical honesty, strategic feedback, and meaningful founder-to-founder support.
βWeβre hosted at the iconic Zo House SF, a private founder clubhouse powered by Zo World, and proudly backed by River and the LAUNCH community.
βNo service providers. No pitches. No judgment.
Just founders, solving real problems together.
βπ― Core Values
βFounders Only. Safe, curated space for builders.
βConfidentiality. Whatβs shared in the room stays in the room.
βSupport Over Status. Real talk > vanity metrics.
βConsistency. A format that scales city to city.
βπ§ Agenda (90-Minute Meeting Flow)
β1. Welcome & Intros β 5 min
βHost kicks things off and introduces any observers.
βPrinted one-pagers handed to observers.
β2. 10-Second Elevator Pitches β 5 min
βEach founder delivers a sharp 10-second intro.
βTimekeeper keeps us moving.
β3. Highs & Lows β 5 min per founder
βEach founder shares:
β2 min: Your weekly high & low
β3 min: Group feedback and discussion
βTotal: 5 min each
β4. Founder Pitches β 20 min total
βTwo featured founders go deeper:
βFounder 1: 3-min pitch β 5-min Q&A
βFounder 2: 3-min pitch β 5-min Q&A
β5. Group Insights β 10 min
βOpen discussion: trends, breakthroughs, shared wisdom.
β6. Wrap-Up & Announcements β 5 min
βHost shares key takeaways and next steps
βAnnounce upcoming events and Slack invites
βπ₯ Who's in the Room?
βMax 12 founders per session
βOptional: 1β2 silent observers (investors, mentors, ecosystem leaders)
βObserver Debrief (at end only):
βKey intros or follow-ups
βStrategic ideas or ecosystem plugs
βFuture observer or founder invites
βπ Venue Sponsor
βBig thanks to Zo House SF β a founder-focused creative clubhouse in the heart of SoMa. Expect cozy vibes, strong coffee, and strong opinions.
βποΈ RSVP Now
βSpots are limited β reserve your seat via the official
π PAI Palooza Luma page
βNext up: the alternating Vibe Coding Hackday β stay tuned!