GLO Japan Retreat (10 founders, 7 days, 2 cites)
GLO Japan Founders Retreat 2025
January 5–12 - Tokyo + Hakuba, Japan 🇯🇵 (ALREADY 50% FULL)
Seven days in Tokyo and Hukabo, ten founders, one unforgettable mash-up of work and play.
Join a curated crew of high-growth founders from GLO — the Valley’s $1M+ ARR founder community (avg $8M ARR).
The Experience
4 days in Tokyo - 3 days in Hakuba
10-person Airbnb (think pent-house energy meets zen oasis)
A week of coworking, ski runs, cultural deep dives, and late-night magic
Mix business, inspiration, and exploration — founders, investors, influencers, operators (12 spots max)
The Logistics
Dates: January 5–12, 2025
Group Size: 10–12 founders
Cost: $500–$750 total per person (minus $50 deposit)
Location: Tokyo + Hakuba
Who’s it for: Founders building world-class companies who want to reset, connect, and create
Highlights
⛷️ Ski Hakuba — Japan’s #1 resort, guided by a pro Japanese skier
🍜 Ramen tours + dinners with GLO members who own restaurants in Japan
🎂 Kay’s Birthday Bash in Tokyo
📸 Street photoshoots with viral photographers
🏠 House Party @ Alchemist Accelerator HQ
👩🌾 “Aura Farming”
🏯 Zen monastery visits, temples, mosques, Taoist shrines
🍣 Legendary sushi (yes, that Jiro-level experience)
🦞 Fresh seafood feasts + hot springs after hours
❌ No LinkedIn — pure vibes, real community
How to Join
Drop your $50 reserve deposit
Wait for your approval message by Oct 31st
Receive the full itinerary + logistics pack
Seven days. One Japan. Zero ordinary moments.
See you in Tokyo.
Next trips:
🇫🇷 Paris (march)
🇱🇧 Lebanon (march)
🇵🇦 Panama (march)
🇸🇪 🇩🇰 Sweden-Denmark (july)
🇦🇪 🇴🇲 Dubai-Oman (TBD)
🇹🇭 Thailand (TBD)