Early-Stage Founders Retreat

Leading a startup can be both exhilarating and exhausting.

Often, founders find themselves immersed in relentless tasks, leaving little time for reflection and strategic thinking. Our retreat is designed to provide you the opportunity to step away from the daily grind, reset, and refocus your efforts on leading your company with clarity and purpose.

What you’ll get

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    All-Inclusive Experience

    The retreat covers everything—food, lodging, coaching, and activities—ensuring you can fully immerse yourself without any added responsibilities.

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    Expert Facilitation

    Chu Shin, the Business Monk, co-founder of Wisdom Partners, and a master retreat facilitator, will lead our group sessions. Josh Broward, our CEO and PhD in Organizational Leadership, will also be sharing insights on effective leadership and maintaining your center amidst challenges.


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    Personalized Coaching

    Before the retreat, you’ll complete a brief assessment. Chu will then meet with you one-on-one for a personalized debrief coaching session to address your specific needs.


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    Rejuvenating Activities

    Enjoy ample time for hiking, napping, journaling, and meaningful conversations with fellow founders, all set against the tranquil backdrop of Point Reyes National Seashore. It may be easier to spot an elk or seal than check your email!


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    Exclusive Venue

    We will be staying at St. Columba’s Retreat Center, a charming four-story stone and wood lodge with cozy fireplaces, stunning views of Tomales Bay, and numerous beautiful nooks and crannies perfect for relaxation and reflection. To encourage you to unplug, there’s limited cell service and Wi-Fi.


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    Seamless Experience

    We are partnering with Sway to manage all event details, allowing you to focus entirely on your personal and professional growth.

Take a step back to gain clarity on what’s ahead while connecting with other founders who get it.

When?

Thursday, March 27th to Saturday, March 29th

Where?

Inverness, CA
approximately 45 miles north of San Francisco

Who should join?

Early-Stage Founders & CEOs
Pre-Seed to Series A

Our Facilitators

  • CEO

    Josh has invested his life in developing leaders and organizations to change the world. After working in the non-profit sector for the first half of his life, he worked as a strategy consultant at Kaiser Permanente, a $100B integrated healthcare company. He earned his PhD in Organizational Leadership with a dissertation focus on the deep development of leaders. He has written and taught extensively on change, innovation, leadership, and culture. Lately, he has taken up triathlons, where his motto is: “Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly!”

  • Co-Founder

    Chu Shin helps leaders amplify their positive impact by applying behavioral science and natural principles to make a significant difference in the development of others. Chu has advised tech founders, CEO’s, and executive teams on topics ranging from CEO succession, executive development, and company retreats to ensure that their people in their organizations are in alignment to building things that they truly care about. Chu is an avid reader, a prolific hugger, spends time in nature, and enjoys traveling the world. In his free time, he loves sharing experiences with friends, particularly over food and cigars.

What other leaders have to say

  • "This offsite has been mind blowing. We’ve come together to become more whole hearted as a group and as people and we are also bullish of the future."

    Elina Naydenova. CEO, Feebris.

  • From the assessment, engaging discussions, and strategic sessions to the innovative ideas shared, it is clear that we are building a strong foundation for a remarkable year ahead."

    Donald Santiago. Mark My Words Media.

  • "In a single offsite, we witnessed the power of direct, focused change management, making this experience a defining moment for our team’s cohesion and alignment."

    Jesse Young. COO, Nivoda.

  • "This offsite challenged me in ways I couldn’t achieve on my own. Charles and Chu helped pull me up and provided the clarity I needed to see where I, as a founder, need to grow."

    Adam Bacon. COO, Feebris.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, gain fresh insights, and connect with a community of passionate founders!

No fluff, no distractions—just meaningful conversations, time to think, and expert coaching in a beautiful setting.

Standard Room

$950.00

$850.00

Early Bird Discount!