The Founder–Funder Growth Forum: A private event for Startups, Venture and Corporate Executives
Partner Day Activation at Chief
DC Startup & Tech Week 2026 | Wednesday, October 21 | 3:00 to 7:30 PM | Chief Clubhouse, Washington, DC
Join us at the Chief Clubhouse for a Partner Day Activation during DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW)! The afternoon brings founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem partners together for candid conversations about the relationships, teams, and capital that carry companies through growth.
Fireside Chat | Breaking the Pattern: How Female Founders Are Rewriting the Fundraising Playbook
Featuring Ann Marie Guzzi and Jasmine Jones.
Workshop | Building Human Connection Inside High-Performing Organizations
Mike Malloy makes the case that relationships move a company forward and keep founders from burning out in isolation. He draws on 150+ founder-leader matches and shares three practical moves for building trust, creating customer advocates, and leading well.
Panel | Connections that Scale: Building Partnerships to Last
The right partnership can open doors no sales team can. How durable partnerships get built, kept healthy, and turned into long-term growth for startups and the organizations that back them.
Panel | The Human Element
As AI reshapes how startups build, people remain the deciding factor in scaling. Operators and advisors share how growth-stage companies can strengthen culture, workflows, and leadership.
Networking Happy Hour
Close out the day with cocktails and conversation alongside founders, partners, and leaders from across the DMV.
RSVP to save your spot.