Startup Cafe: H5E Founders With Mark Manson (20M+ Books Sold)
The H5E Founder Collective is hosting its next Startup Cafe at The KINN in Venice, and we're bringing in one of the most recognizable voices in the world of personal growth and building. The H5E Founder Collective is a paid membership community for early-stage founders who want real access -- to each other, to experienced operators, and to conversations like this one.
Our guest is Mark Manson, three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 65 languages. Most recently, Mark co-founded Purpose AI, an AI mentor platform built from the ground up to help people figure out what actually matters to them and follow through on it. He serves as Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer.
Jeffrey Chernick and Alix Gitter, co-authors of High Five Energy: A Different Kind of Founder (#1 Amazon New Release), will sit down with Mark for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build an audience of millions from scratch, how he channels two decades of helping people cut through the noise into a brand new company, and what the founder journey looks like when your product is your philosophy.
Together, we'll explore the mindset shifts and behavioral tools behind the founder flow state, including what it means to build a category that didn't yet exist, how to turn a blog into a global platform, and why the best founders never stop asking what problem they should be solving next. Walk away with clarity, strategy, and renewed energy to move forward.
Expect:
Live, unfiltered conversation and audience Q&A
Real founder stories and behavioral insights
A creative, high-vibe crowd of builders and believers
Networking, breakfast, and community energy before and after the show
Come for the advice. Stay for the flow.
Based on the book "High Five Energy: A Different Kind of Founder."
Agenda
8:45 - 9:30 am • Coffee and Socialize
9:30- 10:30 am • Live Podcast Recording with Mark Manson
July 8th, 2026
Mark Manson is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author whose book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 65 languages.
He started as a blogger in 2009 with no audience and no plan, and built one of the largest independent personal growth platforms on the internet. Most recently, Mark co-founded Purpose AI alongside CEO Raj Singh, an AI mentor platform designed to provide the kind of personalized, longitudinal guidance that general-purpose AI tools can't deliver. He serves as Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer.
About: Jeffrey Chernick
Jeffrey is a 3x founder, advisor, angel investor, and former Wall Street wealth manager. He has been featured by more than 30 media outlets including Techcrunch, Forbes, and the LA Times. His company RideAmigos is the leading commute management platform, taking millions of cars off the road annually.
With over 20 million downloads and $12 million raised, his visual caller ID app, Vyng, boasts 5 billion videos played across 170 countries (acquired by Siprocal). Chernick is an inventor of 21 US Patents, 3x Emory Goizueta Business School Alumni Luminary, and both a guest lecturer and advisory board member at Pepperdine University's Entrepreneurship MBA Program. In his spare time, Jeffrey DJ's around the world with neon drum sticks.
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About: Alix Gitter
Alix is an American actress, writer, and producer from Los Angeles, California. Known for roles in television movies such as Blue Lagoon: The Awakening and The Bling Ring, and appearances in acclaimed series like GCB, Longmire, and Bones, Gitter has brought characters to life with humor and soul.
Beyond the screen, she is a storyteller fueled by curiosity, compassion, and the conviction that life — like art — is a collaborative effort, one where everyone’s role matters. With a passion for the creative process and deep reverence for those who dare to try, Gitter sees the world through a simple belief: creation is participation.
ABOUT The KINN
The KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top-tier LA-based community of entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership, please visit http://thekinn.co/apply
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KINN member Jeffrey Chernick partnered with Japan’s largest travel site to launch Kabuk.com — a free travel booking platform that offers:
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Sign up at Kabuk.com, book your discovery call, and use the code KINN to receive $200 in travel credits if booked by October 31, or $100 thereafter.