Founders on Tap

45-minute founder workshops in
SF's coolest spots.

Upcoming Events

Founders on Tap

Upcoming Events

Are you a founder or operator who has a lesson worth sharing?

Apply to be a speaker

How It Works

What to expect

1 – Pull up

RSVP on Luma, grab a drink, and meet other founders, operators, and builders.

2 – Learn

A founder or operator breaks down one real lesson from building, scaling, or surviving startup chaos.

3 – Reflect

Ask questions, unpack the ideas with peers, and leave with sharper takeaways than you came in with.

1 – Pull up

RSVP on Luma, grab a drink, and meet other founders, operators, and builders.

2 – Learn

A founder or operator breaks down one real lesson from building, scaling, or surviving startup chaos.

3 – Reflect

Ask questions, unpack the ideas with peers, and leave with sharper takeaways than you came in with.

1 – Pull up

RSVP on Luma, grab a drink, and meet other founders, operators, and builders.

2 – Learn

A founder or operator breaks down one real lesson from building, scaling, or surviving startup chaos.

3 – Reflect

Ask questions, unpack the ideas with peers, and leave with sharper takeaways than you came in with.

Founder Lessons

Archives

Building Community From Zero

How to create momentum before you have an audience by Dasha Shunina.

Breaking into Tech

How to build credibility and break into tech by Ruchi Bhatia.

Knowing When to Pivot

How to distinguish noise from signal by Selina Li.

Founder Advice for Gen Z

AI, career pressure, and building by Emmy Thamakaison.

Breaking Into Startups

Breaking into startups and finding your edge by Pear Chotbunwong.

Impossible to Ignore

How to build fast and turn projects into real momentum by Jia Chen.

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Love for Founders on Tap

What people are saying

  • Yesterday, Lyvia Chapman brought together the “Room where it happens." A bar full of people building communities.

    Gurvansh Singh

    Founding Growth @ Imprezia (YC S25)

    1/4

  • Thanks for the wonderful community you've created and the flawless execution. Dasha Shunina's workshop was excellent.

    Peris Bosire

    Product Leader

    2/4

  • The vibes were immaculate. Thank you for bringing everyone together!

    Ayoung Jeon

    Founder

    3/4

  • This was a great event and I learned so much from Dasha! Congratulations on the launch, can't wait for the next one.

    Rishan Mohamed

    Founder

    4/4

  • Yesterday, Lyvia Chapman brought together the “Room where it happens." A bar full of people building communities.

    Gurvansh Singh

    Founding Growth @ Imprezia (YC S25)

    1/4

  • Thanks for the wonderful community you've created and the flawless execution. Dasha Shunina's workshop was excellent.

    Peris Bosire

    Product Leader

    2/4

  • The vibes were immaculate. Thank you for bringing everyone together!

    Ayoung Jeon

    Founder

    3/4

  • This was a great event and I learned so much from Dasha! Congratulations on the launch, can't wait for the next one.

    Rishan Mohamed

    Founder

    4/4

  • Yesterday, Lyvia Chapman brought together the “Room where it happens." A bar full of people building communities.

    Gurvansh Singh

    Founding Growth @ Imprezia (YC S25)

    1/4

  • Thanks for the wonderful community you've created and the flawless execution. Dasha Shunina's workshop was excellent.

    Peris Bosire

    Product Leader

    2/4

  • The vibes were immaculate. Thank you for bringing everyone together!

    Ayoung Jeon

    Founder

    3/4

  • This was a great event and I learned so much from Dasha! Congratulations on the launch, can't wait for the next one.

    Rishan Mohamed

    Founder

    4/4

FAQ

You asked, we answered

What is Founders on Tap?

Who is it for?

What happens at each event?

Do I need to be a founder to attend?

Are events free?

Will events be accessible?

What is Founders on Tap?

Who is it for?

What happens at each event?

Do I need to be a founder to attend?

Are events free?

Will events be accessible?

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