Founders Encore #4 | A Meetup for Repeat Founders & Builders in Motion
An intimate space for former founders, tech builders, and industry veterans to navigate reinvention.
This is a curated group for REPEAT founders looking to start something new. If you are a current full-time founder or an aspiring entrepreneur, we have other communities to serve your needs. Contact us here.
What You Can Expect:
No panels, no pitch, just real talk, real people, and a chance to build something new together.
Every meetup brings a different concept, from curated mix of peer dinners, AMAs, build days, hiking ... we take the suggestions from our own members and build the space for it.
📅 Gathering #4: “Launching a startup so ridiculous… it just might work.”
🤗 5:30 PM: Welcome + individual intros
🔗 6:30 PM: In this meetup, we are doing something different. A fun yet challenging activity to spark new ideas in odd escenarios, “Launching a startup so ridiculous… it just might work.”
In teams 2-3, prepare a pitch from random generated prompts.
"Build a startup for [real users] that uses [tech/trend] to solve [odd problem]."
Example: Create a product for busy parents that uses voice-controlled robots to hide snacks from their kids.
🍽️ 7:30 PM: Open connections
🔥 Bring a plus one +1 edition!
When registering, share the types of people or profiles you'd love to meet.
We’ll compile and share a list of the requested profiles. You’ll then have the chance to invite a plus one who matches what someone else is looking for.
Why Founders Encore?
We believe there’s a missing space: one that truly supports those who have built, exited, failed, or pivoted and are now figuring out what’s next. The typical startup ecosystem is designed for beginners, but what about those who have already learned from experience.
Here's a peak of previous gatherings :)
Who This Is For:
✅ Former founders, tech builders, and industry veterans who have exited, failed, or pivoted.
✅ Those currently navigating a phase of rediscovery or reinvention.
✅ Those who value deep, honest conversations and high-trust environments.
About Us:
Elan Tech (formerly Montréal NewTech) has been fostering a tech entrepreneurial community since 2008, supporting rising and seasoned founders alike. With Founders Encore, we’re exploring what’s missing for those who have already built and are now ready for their next adventure.
Are you in? 🚀