The Founders’ Table: An Intimate Dinner for Builders
The Room is the ROI.
They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. The Founders’ Table is designed to raise that average.
We are curating a strictly limited group of Bay Area founders for an evening of high-level connection, culinary storytelling, and strategic play. This isn’t a mixer; it is an investment in your inner circle.
The Venue & Experience
We have secured a full private buyout of 13 Orphans in Oakland—a space that perfectly embodies the intersection of nostalgia and modern ambition.
For one night, the doors are closed to the public and open only to us.
Your Seat Includes:
The Culinary Journey: A private, multi-course dinner curated specifically for us by Chef Eman Garcia. This is off-menu storytelling through food, designed to spark conversation.
The Masterclass: Professional Mahjong coaching (valued at $55/hr). Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned player, you will learn the game of strategy, luck, and observation—the perfect metaphor for entrepreneurship.
The Network: Access to a vetted room of founders who are actively building, scaling, and pivoting. No spectators, only players.
The Conversation We leave the pitch decks at the door. This is a sanctuary to drop the "founder facade." Over dinner and tiles, we will discuss:
The Leap: The identity shift from employee to owner.
The Grind: The unsexy reality of operations, hiring, and finances.
The Heart: The cultural "why" that drives our ambition.
Who is this for? This invitation is for active founders and business owners in the Bay Area. We are looking for the architects of the next generation of culture-forward businesses.
The Details
Date: May 6, 2026
Location: 13 Orphans, Oakland (Private Buyout)
Dress Code: Your Authentinc Self as a Founder
Investment: $125 (All-inclusive: Dinner, Drinks, Coaching, and Access)
APPLICATION REQUIRED To ensure the caliber of the room, attendance is by application only. Please complete an application on https://www.continusum.org/founderstable2026.
If you fit the curation for this dinner, we will reply with an approval code to purchase your ticket.
Learn more about us at www.continusum.org and follow us on instagram at @continusum
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