Inside The Founders Club: Vision, Vulnerability, and What’s Next with Chris Meade

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down once again with Chris Meade to talk about the evolution of Founders Club and where it's headed next. With nearly 700 members and over 120 events planned for the coming year, they share how they’re scaling intentionally while keeping the community tight and valuable.They break down lessons from the Puerto Rico offsite, the LA chapter relaunch, and why success today means supporting founders beyond business, into relationships, parenting and personal growth. It’s a real look at what it takes to build something that lasts.Chapters:01:24 – Kicking off our LA Chapter02:22 – Puerto Rico offsite and club planning03:19 – Improving Member Quality and Filters04:38 – Redefining Success Beyond Business05:56 – How Money Doesn’t Solve the Hard Stuff06:48 – The Missing Support For Personal Relationships07:56 – A New Lens On What Makes A Founder Successful08:58 – Member Anthony’s Shift From Brand Growth To Marriage10:03 – Learning From Founders Ahead Of You11:19 – What Really Got Discussed At Female Founder Day12:15 – What Motivates Founders After Kids12:57 – Why Peer Networks Matter More Than Ever13:27 – 2026 Events And Picking The Right Venues14:53 – Founders Club Is Not An Events Company15:56 – Forums As The Foundation Of Deeper Value16:48 – Members As Speakers, Not Hired Talent17:28 – Booking Dream Speakers For The Community18:28 – Keeping It Fun Or Shutting It Down19:33 – Why This Is A 30-Year Vision21:00 – A Goal To Be Part Of Global GDP21:34 – The Club As The First Call When You Need Help23:11 – Removing The Wrong Energy24:40 – Events That Spark Action25:25 – When The Club Drives Real Business26:46 – Unlocking Perks And Member-Only Access27:57 – Why Founders Need Better Tools And Support28:50 – What FD Chat And The App Will Offer30:18 – Creating Better Matches Through Data30:52 – How Many Real Connections You Can Have31:24 – Focus On 5 People A Year32:46 – One Billionaire’s Honesty Changed The RoomGuest Links: Instagram:@chrismeadeKintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwideIf you're a founder doing $1MM+ in annual revenue, apply for the Founders Club today: https://go.foundersclubofficial.com/intro-fc-aaronStay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast