Join Boston's Intimate Community for Founders

Exclusive In-Person Events: Meet, learn, and exchange ideas in intimate, relaxed settings.
Expert-Led Workshops: Gain insights from industry leaders and accomplished founders.
Unique Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, investors, and more.
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Our Mission is to Foster Collaborations and Spark New Ideas Among Boston's Most Ambitious Founders & CEOs.

Who We Are

A community of innovative founders in Boston, united in our mission to connect, inspire, and empower each other on our entrepreneurial paths.

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What We Do

We cultivate a dynamic environment for Boston's Founders, facilitating connections and collaborations through engaging events and a supportive network, driving business growth and innovation.

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"Finding a group like Forerunner is a rarity—a place where each meetup outshines the last, bringing together founders and passionate individuals. It's a gathering that consistently magnifies the best of Boston's innovative spirit. The hard-to-find combination of ambition, passion, and support this community offers keeps me coming back. If you value deep connections and a collective drive for greatness, Forerunner is where you want to be."

Austin Schoellkopf

Founder at Abbot & Oaks, NEAX, & The Silver Trade Route

"Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey. I am so excited to find a home to share my learnings and learn from other group members.  We all have lows and highs during the journey, but I always find kindness and support from this group. I know I belong to the group the moment I step into it. I highly recommend you to join it."

Ming "Tommy" Tang

Director of Bioinformatics at AstraZeneca

Being among a group of passionate, accomplished entrepreneurs is invigorating, and the Forerunner events create a wonderful opportunity for similarly driven professionals to network, brainstorm, and support one another. I left the event feeling more excited and fueled with creativity and ideas than I recently have. I can’t wait to attend the next one.

Sarah Coe-Odess

Clinical Psychologist at Harvard Medical School

"Last night's event was contagious! It's great to connect with others on similar paths. Really highlighted the strength and vibrancy of Boston's tech and founder community, and reminded me of the importance of being there for each other. Looking forward to the next event and excited to be part of this evolving venture."

Dan Legmann

Co-Founder & COO at Partrunner

"Incredibly valuable. Everyone in the room gets it. If you are looking to start turning the entrepreneurship flywheel, these events are a must attend. I made five high-value connections in 90 minutes, all of which I am certain will pay dividends in the future. Really looking forward to the next one.”

Dana Wensberg

Senior Software Engineer I at Paperless Parts

"There are few communities I've found where I have an instant connection to the group members. Even though we're all at different points in career/business the conversations constantly flow. I've been to all five meetups, and I've left each one with new insights and connections. Every person in the group has a unique perspective and it's refreshing to be in a room with people interested in the same topics."

Uzoma Egbuchulam

CX & Ops Leader at Allego

Every Forerunner meetup is a guaranteed spirit-lift. I always leave with new knowledge and connections. It’s a warm, buzzing community eager to swap ideas and offer support. Whether it's advice, introductions, resources, or encouragement, there's a genuine drive to help each other succeed. It's more than just networking; it's about growing together. If you’re looking to learn, share, and be uplifted, these are your people!

Madeline Mauboussin

Strategy & Analytics Consultant at Deloitte

"After recently moving back to the area, joining the Forerunner community has super-charged my access to insightful & enjoyable conversations with fellow accomplished founders, also working on world-changing problems. Becoming the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with is REAL!"

Jack Potvin

Founder at Project Happy

"The Forerunner meet-up exceeded my expectations in terms of both the level of welcoming I felt from the group (especially as an aspiring entrepreneur) as well as the energy I felt in the room. I learned immensely from the group but also felt like I could speak up and make a contribution that was valued. I also know this group will help hold me accountable to move my entrepreneurship journey forward which I am looking forward to."

Adam Palmer

Sales Director at Procter & Gamble

"A founders life can be quite lonely and many people have a hard time coping with the ups & downs. The Forerunner meetups provide a wonderful opportunity to connect, build friendships and share insights with a diverse group of smart, driven and accomplished founders. Glad to be a part of this community. Looking forward to many more meaningful interactions!"

Sulagna Ghosh

Founder at Joint Family

"The voices, spirits, and ideas are electric. I knew from the first meeting I attended that this would be a cohort of individuals I wanted -needed to keep up, collaborate with, and build together. The blend of industries, competencies, and start-up challenges represented in Forerunner ignites productive discussions requiring more for an allocated 2-hour session. The heart of Boston entrepreneurs is here. Creative problem solvers are here. The future of local innovation starts here.”

Joël Nkounkou

Co-Founder at ecoText, Inc. & Product Manager at Tive, Inc.

"Had a great experience at the last Forerunner meet up. A lot of diverse backgrounds and projects but the common threads among everyone is passion, curiosity, and kindness. Made for great conversation and connections!"

Sam Shackleton

Co-Founder at Cross Path Capital

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Become part of a community where every connection counts, and every conversation can lead to your next big breakthrough.
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