Launch of The Leap Collective - the home base for Second Act Founders
On May 20, we are kicking off The Leap Collective - a space built for founders stepping into their 'second act'.
A space for people who are building something of their own - after corporate, after years of experience, after realising they want something different.
And yes, building something of your own can feel unclear, messy, even lonely at times.
That’s exactly why this Collective exists.
What is The Leap Collective?
The Leap Collective is a home base for Second Act founders.
A place to stay grounded, keep learning, and stay connected with people who understand what you’re building and going through.
Inside, you will find:
A peer group of experienced professionals building their own ventures
Monthly live tutorials on real founder topics (GTM, positioning, sales, AI, metrics, investor-readiness and more) followed by AMA
Quarterly Pitch practice and feedback sessions
Access to partners, mentors, and a curated support network
Direct connections to investors, collaborators, and talent
This is a place to belong and find ongoing support as you are building your venture.
What to expect at the launch event
Learn more about The Leap Collective - what it is, and how it works
Hear from other ex-corporate founders building their second act in a candid fireside-style conversation
Find connection and conversation over drinks and bites
👯♀️The Leap Collective members join the launch event for free
Join the event, sign up for The Leap Collective then and there, and the ticket fee will be applied towards your membership.
Or, if you want to sign up The Leap Collective already, you can! Sign up here, and the Luma promocode will be provided to join the launch event for free.
The event is for you if:
✔️ You’re building something of your own after a corporate career
✔️ You want to surround yourself with people who are in the same mind-space
✔️ You’re looking for real connections and conversations that help you stay grounded, feel supported and get ahead
Why this matters
Building a business is already hard. Doing it without the right environment makes it harder.
The Leap Collective exists to give you that environment - steady, real, supportive, and with a regular dose of the right energy to keep you going.
If you’re curious, come, join us, and see it for yourself!
Your host: Hester Spiegel transitioned from senior corporate leadership (PwC, Deutsche Bank) to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. As co-founder of Epic Angels and author of 'Thinking Big and Small: a Guide to Activating your Entrepreneurial Mindset', she has guided dozens of founders through the early stages and invested herself in 40+ startups. She knows exactly what it takes to move from 'Corporate' to 'Founder' and what is takes to build a successful, commercially sustainable venture.
For more programmes to start your Second Act strong, see www.theleapstudio.co.