Where leaders work together to create new opportunities.
Running a business can sometimes feel like a lonely place. That's why we created Founder's Circle — a facilitated community and learning experience. In a Founder’s Circle cohort, you will gain fresh perspectives on your toughest challenges and biggest opportunities from subject matter experts, as well as fellow founders who are in your shoes.
Breaking through ‘Founder’s Block’
When Founders have been running their business for a while, they can sometimes find themselves going around in circles, or feeling like they lack the energy or motivation to continually create new opportunities.
It might be there’s a specific challenge bothering them, or they are excited about the future but struggling to know exactly which step to take next. At Extra Brain, we call this ‘Founder’s Block’. It’s the problem that Extra Brain put 100% of our energy into helping Founders to solve.
Founder’s Circle is an affordable, incredibly valuable first step in making the breakthrough you need to make progress, however you define it.
It might be there’s a specific challenge bothering them, or they are excited about the future but struggling to know exactly which step to take next. At Extra Brain, we call this ‘Founder’s Block’. It’s the problem that Extra Brain put 100% of our energy into helping Founders to solve.
Founder’s Circle is an affordable, incredibly valuable first step in making the breakthrough you need to make progress, however you define it.
I’ve been in peer communities before, what makes Founder's Circle different?
We've built a space where candid conversations happen, where "I don't know" is perfectly acceptable, and where your challenges become collective opportunities for growth. No pitch decks, no networking agendas—just real support from people who understand the unique pressures of building something from nothing.
With access to our ‘Brains’ from the Extra Brain collective, it’s the combination of supported space and hands-on expertise from experts who are helping Founders every day that makes Founder’s Circle a perfect blend of emotional and functional inspiration.
With access to our ‘Brains’ from the Extra Brain collective, it’s the combination of supported space and hands-on expertise from experts who are helping Founders every day that makes Founder’s Circle a perfect blend of emotional and functional inspiration.
Membership Includes
2 expertly facilitated sessions
Two expertly facilitated sessions per month exploring a business challenge with practical, bite-sized insights and a chance to discuss and reflect with your cohort
Access to our Extra Brain experts
Accessible expertise from our Extra Brains, who have deep experience in their fields and a passion for founder-run businesses
Curated Community Channel
Access to our curated community channel for ongoing discussion, follow up questions, knowledge-sharing, and peer support
Weekly email digest
Weekly email digest summarising the best conversations so you never miss a valuable insight
Monthly Themed Resources
Monthly themed resources, including curated reading lists, tools, and techniques from Extra Brain experts
Topics We'll Explore
Our monthly themes tackle both leadership questions and functional priorities, equipping you to create a healthier, happier business, including:
- Growing into yourself as a founder: Looking at how founders (and teams) can become disconnected from the business and how we can restore a sense of energy and direction. Facilitated by Andrew Wainstein
- Creating Psychological Safety: Building a culture where emotional intelligence, feedback, and growth mindset thrive. Facilitated by Lawrence Weber
- How to make your business work better: Simple tools to increase alignment, reduce wasted effort, and improve engagement. Facilitated by Simon Wakeman
- Research-driven growth: Uncovering the unmet needs that drive sustainable innovation. Facilitated by Damian Rees
- Legal Essentials: Navigating the systems that impact your business without the legalese. Facilitated by Cath Brown
- Inclusive workplaces, the shift from ME to WE: The power of collective culture-building, thinking about practical ways to show care and respect for your people. Facilitated by Helen Bazuaye
- The business case for sustainability: Identifying opportunities where purpose meets profit. Facilitated by Liam Dystant
- AI exploration: Cutting through the hype to find practical applications for your business. Facilitated by Paul Vallois
- Conversations as Culture: How more meaningful conversations create fundamental shifts towards healthy, high-performing teams and organisations. Facilitated by Jindy Mann
- Mission, Vision, Values and Communications: How to differentiate your business and why it matters for your bottom line and a healthy culture. Facilitated by Anne Bourgeois-Vignon
Your experienced facilitators and coaches for Founder’s Circle are; Lawrence Weber, Jindy Mann, and Helen Bazuaye.
Our Community Code
What makes Founder's Circle work is trust. That's why we've established clear Community Guidelines:
- Confidentiality is non-negotiable: What's shared here stays here.
- Respectful challenge is welcomed: We debate ideas, not people
- Diversity is our strength: Zero tolerance for discrimination.
- Value comes first: No spam, no pitching, just relevant support
- Community ownership: This is your space - help us make it great
This programme is directed and facilitated by Extra Brain's Lawrence Weber bringing together experts from Extra Brain, across multiple disciplines to support your journey.
Join our founding cohort
We're carefully selecting 20 SME founders for our first cohort launching in May. This isn't about company stage or industry - it's about finding leaders committed to building better, happier businesses while supporting others on the same path and enjoying the journey.
The cost of being part of Founder’s Circle is £275/month.
You must sign up for a minimum of 3 months, after which you are moved onto a rolling monthly subscription.
We’re collecting applications for a limited time, once the cohort is curated you will be able to meet your group and formally join the programme.
Ready to be part of something different? Complete the form to apply.
Questions? Please contact us
