The Founder Exhale: price, who can join and alternatives
The Founder Exhale is a free monthly walk for startup founders on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It is presented by the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund, a nonprofit offering free mental wellness resources to founders, and has no pitching or agenda. Families, friends and dogs are welcome.
The Founder Exhale at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders who want fresh air, easy conversation and a reset | luma.com |
| Where | Starts near the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at West 89th Street and Riverside Drive | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Walk held on 11 July 2026 | luma.com |
| Price | Free, about 45 minutes | luma.com |
| Format | No pitching, forced networking or agenda | luma.com |
| Host | Presented by a nonprofit offering free mental wellness resources for founders | luma.com |
| Support | Registered founders can apply for wellness support from the fund | luma.com |
| Families | Families, partners, kids and dogs are welcome | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders feeling the strain who want a gentle, social reset
- Parents who want to bring family along
- Anyone tired of networking-heavy events
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders looking for investors or customers
- People wanting a fast-paced run
- Anyone needing clinical mental health care, which a walk does not replace
Alternatives to The Founder Exhale
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) | Not published | Apply or get referred by an existing member |
| Colectivo | Free community; paid membership price not published | Create a free profile or apply for membership |
| Fierce Foundry Founders Coworking Day | Not published | Choose a ticket type and request approval on Luma |
| Founders House | Network $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named); All-Access price shared on request | Online application reviewed for fit; tours most weekdays |
| Founders Live New York City | Not published | Register on Luma; founders apply to pitch |
| Founders Running Club New York | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
| Guava | Free community tier; full membership $1,200 to $1,500 a year (currency not named) | Apply to join; dinners need host approval |
| Hardware Founders (New York) | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
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Questions about The Founder Exhale
- Is The Founder Exhale free?
- Yes. It is a free walk of about 45 minutes.
- Where does it meet?
- On the Upper West Side near Riverside Drive. Exact details go to registered guests.
- Who runs it?
- Marie Roker-Jones hosts it, and the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund presents it.
- Can I bring my family?
- Yes. Families, friends, partners, kids, strollers and dogs are all welcome.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma
- Format
- Free monthly 45-minute walk on the Upper West Side
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The Founder Exhale isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.