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2025 CEO Summit

When

September 3 - 5

Where

The Lodge at Bodega Bay

There’s no clear map for the journey of an early-stage founder. Every day can feel like navigating chaos in search of direction.

Our CEO Summit was purpose-built to help founders make sense of that chaos. It was a chance to step back from daily firefighting and gain perspective on their startups’ most pressing challenges, alongside fellow founders who are walking a similar path.

This was our largest CEO gathering of the year, and we brought together leaders from across Foundation’s 30-year history, from IPO veterans and serial entrepreneurs to our newest pre-seed founders.

Here’s what attendees experienced:

Advanced leadership development – sharpening CEO skill sets to lead confidently through uncertainty
The latest thinking on go-to-market and scaling teams – helping founders grow intentionally
Practical ways to leverage AI – beyond the buzzwords, tested strategies founders can use immediately
Time to connect with peers, CIOs, CTOs, and the broader Foundation Capital community – because nobody builds a company alone

And, of course, attendees enjoyed great food, good fun, and plenty of time to connect and recharge.

Location

The Lodge at Bodega Bay ↗

103 CA-1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

We’ve reserved the entire property to create an environment where meaningful conversations and connections can happen, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sonoma coast.