Built for Early-Stage Tech CEOs Ready to Scale
from $250K to $1M+

Discovery Foundation’s
Founder Growth Program

Road to Web Summit Vancouver Edition

You're building fast. But scaling takes more than hustle. The Founder Growth Program is a 6-month, high-impact experience designed to help early-stage tech CEOs grow real revenue, build strong teams, and make smarter decisions, faster. No fluff. No lectures. Just hands-on strategy, expert guidance, and a trusted circle of founders walking the same path.

The January – June 2026 program will include readiness and post-event reflection for Web Summit Vancouver 2026.

What You’ll Get:

  • A clear roadmap to scale your startup

  • Monthly workshops + roundtables led by experts and peers

  • 1:1 feedback on leadership, hiring, sales, and fundraising

  • Real stories. Real support. Real results.

Now accepting applications through to January 2, 2026 at 11:45PM PST. Final cohort to be announced on January 12, 2026.

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Designed For Founders Who Are

Generating $250K+
annual revenue

Leading (or about to lead) a team

Ready to sharpen sales, ops, and leadership

Looking for accountability and community

Program Details

We are now accepting applications through to January 2, 2026 at 11:45PM PST. Final cohort to be announced on January 12, 2026, with the first session to take place during the last week of January.

Each month features a half-day session divided into two parts:

  • A two-hour, expert-led deep dive into the topic of the month, customized to the cohort’s stage and needs.

  • A two-hour facilitated roundtable led by an experienced tech CEO, designed to spark discussion, encourage peer learning, and share practical insights on growth and leadership.

When: January-June 2026

  • January: People & Culture

  • February: Strategy & Positioning

  • March: Product & Market Fit

  • April: Sales, Marketing & GTM

  • May: Scaling Operations

  • June: Funding & Capital Strategy

Format: Virtual monthly half-day sessions + optional fireside chats

Cost: $600 (a subsidized rate made possible by the Discovery Foundation)

Cohort Size: Max 20 founders

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Ready to Level Up? This Is Your Turning Point.

You’ve already proven you can build. Now it’s time to scale smarter, faster, and
with the right people in your corner. The next 6 months could change everything.