Where founders belong.
A founder-powered ecosystem built for bold ideas, shared momentum, and meaningful access.
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Connect Build Grow
A carefully curated community where founders, investors, and corporate innovators connect by design. We engineer serendipity – moments that are repeatable, meaningful, and measurable. Connections spark. Ideas evolve. Momentum builds.
Konstantin Pollanz, CEO
Founder
Jayashree Dutta, Engineer
Founder
Henry Sebastían Remache, CEO
Founder
Deepa Vivekanandan
Suyash Singh, CEO
Founder
Brett Waikart, CEO
Founder
BV Jagadeesh, Managing Partner
Founder
Levent Arabaci, Partner
Investor
Roby Penacastro, CEO
Founder
Ross Perot Jr, Chairman
Investor
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Connect Build Grow
A carefully curated community where founders, investors, and corporate innovators connect by design. We engineer serendipity – moments that are repeatable, meaningful, and measurable. Connections spark. Ideas evolve. Momentum builds.
Suyash Singh, CEO
Founder
Roby Penacastro, CEO
Founder
Brett Waikart, CEO
Founder
BV Jagadeesh, Managing Partner
Founder
Ross Perot Jr, Chairman
Investor
Deepa Vivekanandan
Suyash Singh, CEO
Founder
Jayashree Dutta, Engineer
Founder
Unlock the full value of Venture Dock
Founder-only peer groups
From private peer circles to hallway chats and pitch sessions. Connect with fellow founders for honest feedback, clarity, and shared momentum.
Programs built for traction
Founder-led, action-oriented programs focused on unlocking weekly progress across product, fundraising, growth, and more.
Credible Connections
Tap into a trusted network of investors, operators, and talent partners who help turn potential into scale.
Flexible Support System
One app for everything: bookings, messaging, updates, and access. Use credits to tap into programs, rooms, and curated events. On your terms.
Membership that Adapts
A flexible, credit-based model that scales with your journey. Built on founder-first values, with locations in Palo Alto, Milpitas, and more coming soon.
Founder-only peer groups
From private peer circles to hallway chats and pitch sessions. Connect with fellow founders for honest feedback, clarity, and shared momentum.
Programs built for traction
Founder-led, action-oriented programs focused on unlocking weekly progress across product, fundraising, growth, and more.
Credible Connections
Tap into a trusted network of investors, operators, and talent partners who help turn potential into scale.
Flexible Support System
One app for everything: bookings, messaging, updates, and access. Use credits to tap into programs, rooms, and curated events. On your terms.
Membership that Adapts
A flexible, credit-based model that scales with your journey. Built on founder-first values, with locations in Palo Alto, Milpitas, and more coming soon.
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Founder-only peer groups
From private peer circles to hallway chats and pitch sessions. Connect with fellow founders for honest feedback, clarity, and shared momentum.
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Programs built for traction
Founder-led, action-oriented programs focused on unlocking weekly progress across product, fundraising, growth, and more.
-
Credible Connections
Tap into a trusted network of investors, operators, and talent partners who help turn potential into scale.
-
Flexible Support System
One app for everything: bookings, messaging, updates, and access. Use credits to tap into programs, rooms, and curated events. On your terms.
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Membership that Adapts
A flexible, credit-based model that scales with your journey. Built on founder-first values, with locations in Palo Alto, Milpitas, and more coming soon.
You don’t build alone. You belong.
Palo Alto / Milpitas
Programs & pathways that drive you forward.
Our founder programming is built for depth, honesty, and momentum. Through curated groups, tactical sessions, investor access, and community events, we create the space for real conversations, shared learning, and the connections that move you forward.
Step AboardDockCircle
A trusted circle of founders; private, supportive groups where you can share wins, ask hard questions, and learn from one another. No filters, just real conversations and meaningful connections that move you forward.
DockTalks
Join tactical sessions with expert sharp operators, and seasoned practical insights you can use. Get advice from people who've been there, know what it takes to grow.
InvestorDock
Connect with top VCs, angels, and family offices. High-signal, founder-first opportunities designed to spark conversations, unlock capital, and build relationships that move your startup forward.
DockConnect
From casual mixers to storytelling nights and surprise pop-ups, these events are crafted for connection, celebration, and belonging. This is where you’ll meet future co-founders, partners, collaborators, and the friends who’ll fuel your journey.
Programs and pathways that drive you forward.
DockCircle
A trusted circle of founders; private, supportive groups where you can share wins, ask hard questions, and learn from one another. No filters, just real conversations and meaningful connections that move you forward.
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DockTalks
Join tactical sessions with experienced builders, sharp operators, and seasoned investors. Gain practical insights you can use immediately, real advice from people who’ve been in the trenches and know what it takes to grow.
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InvestorDock
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DockConnect
From casual mixers to storytelling nights and surprise pop-ups, these events are crafted for connection, celebration, and belonging. This is where you’ll meet future co-founders, partners, collaborators, and the friends who’ll fuel your journey.
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What makes the Venture Dock founder community different?
Venture Dock is a curated ecosystem of builders, backers, and operators serious about moving fast and building well. We screen every member to ensure trust, traction, and aligned ambition. It’s not about open desks – it’s about open doors to capital, advice, and the people who get it.
What kinds of founders join Venture Dock?
You’ll find early-stage tech founders, repeat entrepreneurs, and breakout operators at Venture Dock. Think post-idea and pre-Series A. What they all share is momentum. Our community is designed for those building the next thing, not just thinking about it. If you’re chasing signal over noise, this is your crew.
What makes up the space and the communtiy?
Venture Dock isn’t about desks and Wi-Fi, it’s about shared ambition and the network that powers it. While we do have beautiful spaces, the real value lies in the people: every founder is vetted for traction and mindset, and the community is backed by experienced founders who’ve been in your shoes and built at scale. You’re not just renting a desk, you’re plugging into a living ecosystem designed to help you move faster and build better. Think less “hot desk,” more “hotbed” for the next generation of breakout companies.
How does Venture Dock help me grow my startup network?
We’ve architected Venture Dock for connections: member-driven meetups, strategy sprints, backchannel brunches, and private founder forums. This isn’t about mixers, it’s about meaningful connections with people who move. Investors, advisors, and fellow founders are all part of the mix. You’ll leave every week sharper, not just busier.
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