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Lead the table.
Build the community.

Founders Dinners hosts are the heartbeat of their local founder community. Curate intimate dinners, connect extraordinary people, and build a real income stream — with no cap on how many dinners you host or how much you earn.

The Role

More than a side gig. A leadership role.

Curator

You review AI-suggested guest lists and fine-tune the mix. Every table of 8–10 founders is intentionally composed — industry diversity, stage mix, complementary personalities. You decide who sits where.

Facilitator

You guide conversation without dominating it. You read the room, draw out the quiet person, gently redirect the one talking too much, and make sure everyone leaves feeling heard. Your job is to make others shine.

City Leader

You own your city. Select venues, build restaurant relationships, and become the person local founders trust. You operate with autonomy — backed by the brand, technology, and sponsor relationships we provide.

Brand Ambassador

When attendees experience Founders Dinners, they experience you. Your warmth, professionalism, and care define the brand in your market. You're not an employee — you're a partner building something meaningful.

Income Opportunity

Uncapped earnings. You set the pace.

Host as many dinners as you want — there's no cap. Per-dinner pay, sponsorship commissions, and bonuses. The more you build, the more you earn.

Tier 1

New Host

$75/dinner

  • First 6 dinners hosted
  • Full training and onboarding
  • Mentor host pairing

$150/mo at 2 dinners — no cap on events

Most hosts

Tier 2

Established Host

$100/dinner

  • 6+ dinners completed
  • 4.0+ average rating
  • Eligible for bonuses

$200/mo at 2 dinners — scale to $800+ at 8

Tier 3

Senior Host

$150/dinner

  • 20+ dinners, 4.5+ rating
  • Mentors new hosts
  • Premium event access

$300/mo at 2 dinners — scale to $1,200+ at 8

New

Local Sponsorship Commissions

Bring a local sponsor to the table — a restaurant, coworking space, startup tool, or local brand — and earn 20% commission on every sponsorship dollar they spend. Sponsors you source stay yours for the life of the relationship.

20%

on sponsor deals you bring in

$200/dinner on a $1,000 sponsor

Example Monthly Earnings

An Established Host running 8 dinners/month with 2 local sponsors:

Hosting (8 × $100)

$800

Sponsor commission (2 × $200)

$400

High ratings bonus

$50

Monthly total

$1,250

Senior Hosts at 10+ dinners/month with active sponsors can earn $2,000+/month.

$50

High ratings bonus

4.5+ for 5 consecutive dinners

$100

Host referral bonus

Per new host you recruit

Premium

Special events

Founders Fireside, Retreats

What You Get

We handle the hard parts

AI Matching Engine

Our technology curates guest lists for you. Review, adjust, approve — the algorithm does the heavy lifting.

Sponsor Relationships

Brands fund every dinner. You never chase sponsors — we bring them to you. Meals are fully covered for attendees.

Training & Support

Comprehensive host training, mentor pairing, monthly community calls, and a private Slack with fellow hosts.

Bi-Weekly Pay

Direct deposit every two weeks. No chasing invoices. Clean 1099 contractor arrangement.

Flexible Schedule

Minimum 2 dinners per month. Take time off with 2 weeks notice. Host on your terms.

Growth Path

Progress from New Host to Senior Host. Mentor new hosts. Access premium events and higher per-dinner rates.

Who We're Looking For

The best hosts share four traits

Connector

You naturally draw people together. You see the link between two strangers before they see it themselves.

Curator

You have taste. You care about the details — the right venue, the right mix, the right energy.

Facilitator

You know how to guide a room without dominating it. You create space for others to be heard.

Not a Speaker

Your job is to make everyone else feel like the most interesting person at the table. Ego stays at the door.

Apply Now

Ready to lead the table?

Applications are reviewed weekly. We'll reach out within 7 days.