Group directory
Pick your topic or city group. Each group is limited to 1,000 members. The groups are German-speaking.
Podcast & community
FM Announcements (Community Channel)
The announcement channel of the Founder Mode WhatsApp community is still in use. New members join the new community with the announcement channel “FounderMode Announcements #2”.
Join the community →FM Feedback (Podcast & Community)
Feedback on the podcast, guest and topic requests for upcoming episodes, and suggestions for the community itself: group structure, rules, formats and events.
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Founder Mode Friends 🫶
We are keeping this group for the first 1,000 OG members of the Founder Mode community (300 spots are still open).
Join the group →Topic groups
FM Asks & Needs (Generell)
Specific requests of any kind, e.g. finding service providers (tax advisor, marketing agency etc.) or hiring. Local requests (tradespeople, notary etc.) belong in the city groups.
Join the group →FM Go-To-Market
Exchange and recommendations on sales strategy, positioning, channels and go-to-market.
Join the group →FM Finanzen
Exchange and recommendations on controlling, financial planning, fundraising, KPIs and cash management.
Join the group →FM AI Austausch
Exchange and recommendations on AI, software development, automation, agents, UI/UX and tool comparisons.
Join the group →FM Future FounderApplication
For aspiring founders before they start: finding ideas, validation and looking for a co-founder. A moderation team reviews every application.
Apply now →Cities
FM Nordrhein-Westfalen
Local meetups and recommendations for founders in NRW (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Ruhr area etc.).
Join the group →FM Frankfurt am Main
Local meetups and recommendations for founders in and around Frankfurt am Main.
Join the group →FM Österreich / Schweiz
Local meetups and recommendations for founders in Austria and Switzerland (Vienna, Basel, Zurich etc.).
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