Catch The Upswing
Founder Circle
Join the Founder Circle
A global community of founders and aspiring founders engaging with the ideas shaping the future.
Through the podcast Catch the Upswing, we explore leadership, entrepreneurship, purpose and the big questions of our time with global thinkers, builders, and changemakers.
Founders from around the world — from Nairobi to São Paulo to Berlin to Singapore — are joining the conversation.
If you're building something — or exploring an idea — you're welcome to join.
The Founder Circle brings founders into that conversation.
Who this is for
The Founder Circle is open to:
founders building ventures
aspiring founders exploring an idea
builders creating change in their communities
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome.
What members receive
Founder Circle members may be invited to:
Ask questions directly to podcast guests
Selected questions from Founder Circle members are occasionally featured in the podcast.
Founder spotlight features
Members may be highlighted as Upswing Founder of the Month across the podcast’s channels.
Founder rooms and pitch sessions
Occasional small group sessions with mentors and investors from the Catch the Upswing network.
Featured Founders
Highly engaged founders from the community get invited to special sessions like founder roundtables, investor meet-ups and coaching
Global community visibility
Be part of a growing network of founders engaging with ideas shaping the future economy.
How to join
Applying to the Founder Circle takes just a few minutes.
Step 1
Subscribe to the Catch the Upswing YouTube channel.
Step 2
Leave a thoughtful comment on any episode.
Step 3
Submit a short founder profile.
We believe the future is built by people who take ideas and turn them into action.
If you're building something — or exploring the possibility — we'd love to have you in the conversation.