​Operators & Friends x Illusian x a16z are delighted to bring together a group of founders and founder-minded operators for real talk on navigating the early stages of company, product, and team building.

​We'll focus on community-curated discussion and connections. No high-flying takes or superficial schmoozing, only practical advice and genuine conversations.

​​​Apply below to join the fun 💙

Speakers shared soon.

​​Agenda

• ​​​​​​​​18:00 – doors open​

• ​​​​​​​​18:30 – fireside chat

• ​​​​​​​​​19:00-20:30 – food, drinks, and vibes

• ​​​​​​​​​​21:00 – goodbyes, doors close

​​Location upon approved application.

​💙 Alex, Michelangelo, Juhana + Illusian + a16z

​​​About Operators & Friends

​​We're accelerating the next wave of company builders and friends to found, build, and scale companies in Europe.

​​We help operators find new roles, hire talent and raise funding.

​​We invest fast cheques as a16z scouts together with our angel and VC friends.

• ​​Read the manifesto

• ​​​Join the nucleus

​​​About Illusian

​Illusian is the Founder Office of people who have founded and scaled companies like Supercell, Zalando, Wolt, Aiven, Pigment, and Smartly.

​While the group is still busy running their businesses, they've aligned their networks, capital, and expertise to simultaneously support the next generation of builders. Illusian backs teams through venture capital and philanthropy.