Founders Retreat
A Space to Recharge & Reconnect
The Founders Retreat is a three-day immersive getaway for Michigan startup founders, hosted at a serene lakeside location. It’s a rare chance to step away from the daily grind, reflect, and connect with peers who understand the founder journey.
With expert facilitation and intentional programming, founders explore personal and professional challenges in a space designed for vulnerability, insight, and renewal.
Real Conversations, Real Breakthroughs
Forget surface-level networking. This retreat is about honest conversations—around leadership, identity, growth, and resilience. Through group dialogue, shared experiences, and quiet reflection, founders gain fresh clarity and unlock new possibilities.
A Community That Sticks
Connections made here go deeper—and last longer. Every retreat cohort continues to meet bi-monthly for a year, offering ongoing accountability, support, and shared problem-solving. You leave with more than ideas—you leave with a trusted founder circle.
Strengthening Michigan’s Startup Ecosystem
When founders support each other, everyone wins. The Founders Retreat is part of a broader mission to build a stronger, more connected entrepreneurial community across Michigan. Because success isn’t meant to be a solo journey.
“I’ve been to founder retreats in London, Miami, all in big ecosystems and tech hubs around the world. But this one put on by Michigan Founders Fund off Lake Michigan is by far the most valuable retreat experience I have ever been to. Completely transformational.”
“I think as founders we spend so much time struggling through areas of our business. And you come to retreat, you unlock those things that you knew you were gifted to do that you didn’t have before. So if you want to be more efficient, come to Michigan Founders Fund retreat.”
“The facilitated sessions were an incredible way to bond this group of relative strangers and lay the foundation for long term collaboration and connection. The personal growth was far more than I thought possible in a 48 hour period.”
Built for Michigan Founders
MFF Members and select Michigan-based high-growth founders
are invited to participate
Reach out to the Michigan Founders Fund team.
