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[FOM] Founders Operating Manual Orientation
This live orientation will walk you through exactly how the Founder’s Operating Manual works and how to get the most out of the program. We’ll cover the program structure, session formats, key dates, and what deliverables you’ll receive, along with practical guidance on how to participate, prepare, and apply what you’re learning to your business in real time.
Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
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This live orientation will walk you through exactly how the Founder’s Operating Manual works and how to get the most out of the program.
We’ll cover the program structure, session formats, key dates, and what deliverables you’ll receive, along with practical guidance on how to participate, prepare, and apply what you’re learning to your business in real time.
You’ll then be placed into small breakout groups to meet other founders in your cohort, share what you’re working on, and start building peer connections early.
We’ll close with a live Q&A to address logistics, expectations, and any remaining questions so you leave clear on next steps and ready to begin.
Events
Upcoming Events
From summits, to courses, to workshops, to meet-ups and ask-me-anythings - there is something for everyone here. Listen in, attend in person or virtually, ask questions, or simply add to your when-you-can checklist of everything you need to know.
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Designed to Last: How Taste, Product, and Discipline Build Enduring Brands with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton of Chillhouse
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
In this session, we sit down with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, Founder & CEO of Chillhouse, to unpack what it actually means to build a product-first, taste-led consumer brand, and why those decisions became a long-term strategic advantage (that led to an acquisition by KISS Beauty Group in January 2026).
Feb
10
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What It Takes to Build a Category-Defining Consumer Brand with Ara Katz, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Seed Health
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
What does it take to build a consumer brand that doesn’t just compete in a crowded market, but redefines the category entirely? Join us for an actionable session with Ara Katz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, for a conversation designed specifically for early-stage consumer founders navigating the messy middle of growth.
Feb
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Beyond the Launch: Scaling Brands for the Long Term with Julissa Prado, Founder & CEO of Rizos Curls
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
What does it really take to scale a beauty or personal care brand without losing trust, culture, or the community that made it successful in the first place? Join us for a live session with Julissa Prado, Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, for a candid conversation designed for early-stage consumer founders, especially those building in beauty and personal care.