Why We Exist
Running a small business shouldn’t feel lonely. But it often does.
Networking events give you business cards, not breakthroughs.
Masterminds can feel inspiring, but rarely offer the systems or accountability to actually grow.
At Founders Rising, we do things differently. We’re a trusted, curated forum for local founders who are ready to move beyond the noise and into focused, results-driven momentum.
WE BELIEVE:
Small business owners deserve more than surface-level support.
Structure + accountability are what turn ideas into impact.
The right room changes everything.
What We Offer
We’re not a course.
We’re not a social club.
We’re a hybrid of mastermind, mentorship, and momentum, built for real business owners doing real work.
EACH COHORT INCLUDES:
Community
Bi-weekly meetings with a consistent group of 8–12 vetted founders
Momentum
Built-in accountability systems and goal tracking
Playbook
A guided curriculum focused on practical growth strategy
Collaboration
Space to troubleshoot, share wins, and rise together
Looking for the right room?
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Our Story
Founders Rising was co-founded by Lexi and Adri, two Florida-based entrepreneurs who kept circling back to the same question:
Why wasn’t there a space for small business owners to grow together, with strategy, support, and honest accountability?
When they couldn’t find it, they built it.
Founders Rising is launching soon as an intimate, cohort-based experience. Our first group of founding members will help shape this community from the ground up.
Lexi Matias
Strategy & Clarity
Adri Barbon
Community & Connection
* Founding members lock in this exclusive rate forever, even as pricing increases for future cohorts. This is the lowest rate Founders Rising will ever offer. As a founding member, you won’t just join the community, you’ll help shape it.