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Founders who make each other stronger.

House of Founders is a circle of established founders. We share what we know, build together and help each other further.

House of Founders brings entrepreneurs together to learn from each other and build together.

It starts with a week under one roof. Experienced founders, designers and developers build new companies, share their knowledge and explore what AI makes possible.

Part I · March 2026

It started in Cape Town.

Eight founders, one house and a week to build together. The cameras were rolling. Watch how the first five companies took shape.

Discover Part I

The documentary of Part I, Cape Town · 61 min

What binds us

The House is the first thing we do together.

1Among equals

Everyone at the table has built something of their own.

2Stronger together

We make each other's companies better.

3Making

An idea only counts once it is built.

4AI as an accelerator

AI speeds up the work, people decide.

5Sharing

Every idea belongs to the whole table.

6Give first

Whoever joins the table brings something.

7In the open

We share everything, including what didn't work.

The Hosts

Lotte and Lisette lead House of Founders. They speak to every founder in person, and they are there themselves, every time.

Part I was the idea of Marleen Evertsz, the founder of GoldRepublic.

Lotte van Rijen and Lisette Braakenburg van Backum, the hosts of House of Founders.
Lotte van Rijen and Lisette Braakenburg van Backum, co-founders and hosts

October 2026

Part II is coming.

Twenty founders, five days, one house. Follow the journey from the first day.