Atlanta founders,
you're invited.
Open to ALL Atlanta founders — bring a friend who's building something.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
We built TFC around the real needs of Atlanta entrepreneurs—from the practical to the personal. Membership means access to a community that's invested in your success.
Gatherings & Meetups
Regular in-person events designed for genuine connection—not just networking. Meet founders who get it, because they're living it too.
The Listserv
A curated, high-signal channel for Atlanta's founder community. Ask questions, share leads, and get real answers from people who've been there.
Health Insurance
Affordable group health insurance options for independent founders and their families. Building a company shouldn't mean losing your coverage.
Peer Advisory Access
Connect with fellow founders navigating the same crossroads. Get unfiltered perspective—no consultants, no gatekeepers.
Member Resources
Curated tools, discounts, and partner services negotiated for founder-stage businesses.
Want a first look? Come meet the community in person —
See the Sept 17 event →Founded by builders. For builders.
The Founder's Collective was created by two entrepreneurs who know firsthand what it means to build something from scratch—and how much easier it is when you're not doing it alone.
Ben Michaelis, PhD
Psychologist, entrepreneur, and community architect who has spent his career creating the conditions for people to connect meaningfully — from co-founding The Clinicians Collective to leading The Decency Project and The Michaelis Group. A Columbia summa cum laude graduate with a PhD from NYU.
Erin Gendron
Entrepreneur, executive coach, and community builder. Founder of In Perspective Services (now Springboard Strategy) and partner at The Michaelis Group, with an MFA in Creative Writing, a Harvard Innovation & Entrepreneurship certificate, and ICF certification.
Atlanta's founders deserve each other.
Membership is by application. We keep it intentional—founders only, focused on building in and for Atlanta. Apply today and we'll be in touch within a week.
We review applications on a rolling basis.