The Founders Room

The Person Behind the Brand - An evening of meaningful connections and honest conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship.
About this Event

There's no shortage of events where entrepreneurs & creatives can exchange business cards, promote their brands, and talk about their latest wins. But how often do we get to talk about everything happening behind the scenes?

The Founders Room is an evening for founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners to connect as people first.

Through intentional connections and candid conversations, we're making room to discuss the pressure, burnout, boundaries, self-doubt, and personal sacrifices that often come with building something of your own.

Because there's more to being a founder than running a business.

WHAT TO EXPECT

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Social Hour at KATA DC

Kick off the evening with drinks, good energy, and an opportunity to connect with fellow founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. No pressure to pitch yourself. Just an opportunity to meet people, exchange experiences, and build genuine connections.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Transition to HQ House

We'll head upstairs and settle in for the evening's featured conversation.

8:30 PM – 9:15 PM | The Founders Room: Live Panel

A candid discussion with entrepreneurs about the realities of building and sustaining a business.

We'll explore:

• Burnout and the pressure to always be productive
• Boundaries between business and personal life
• Identity and separating your worth from your work
• Navigating self-doubt, setbacks, and expectations
• What sustainable success actually looks like

9:15 PM – 9:30 PM | Audience Q&A

An opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and continue the conversation.

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Closing Connections

Wrap up the evening with new perspectives and meaningful connections.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Whether you're building your first business, managing an established brand, creating something on the side, or navigating your next chapter as an entrepreneur, this room is for you.

You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to show up.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Happy Hour
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:15 PM
The Founders Room: Live Panel

Info: A candid discussion with entrepreneurs about the realities of building and sustaining a business.

🕑: 09:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Closing Connections