Founder's Therapy Chicago: price, who can join and alternatives
Founder's Therapy is an in-person Chicago group where founders take a break from their companies and talk through problems with peers. Its coffee roundtables at Bitter Pops on N Lincoln Ave run every two weeks on Thursday mornings, where founders bring a problem and get perspective from peers. It has a no-Zoom rule and is not for professional services.
Founder's Therapy Chicago at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders who want a break from the chaos of their companies | meetup.com |
| Rules | In person only, no Zoom | meetup.com |
| Not for | Professional service providers | meetup.com |
| Where | Bitter Pops, 3345 N Lincoln Ave | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Coffee roundtable on Thursday 20 August 2026 | meetup.com |
| Frequency | Every two weeks on Thursday, 9 to 11am | meetup.com |
| Range | Bootstrapped SaaS, VC-backed medical device and solo founders alike | meetup.com |
| Format | Bring a problem and get perspective from other founders | meetup.com |
| Size | Says it has 437 members | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want honest peer advice on a current problem
- Solo founders who feel isolated
- People who prefer a small coffee table to a big mixer
Who it doesn't suit
- Lawyers, brokers and other service providers
- Anyone who wants to join online
- Investors looking for deal flow
Alternatives to Founder's Therapy Chicago
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Cups Chicago | Not published | Open; register on Luma, apply to present |
| 1871 | Individual $200 a month or $2000 a year (currency not named) | Fill out an application form |
| Chicago Founders Club | Free | Open; register on Sweatpals |
| Chicago Indie Hackers | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
| Chicago Startup Events | Not published | Varies; dinner seats need host approval |
| Chicago Women Visionary Entrepreneurs | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
| LaFamilia Chicago | Pay what you want; $25 suggested at its October 2026 event (currency not named) | Request to join each event; some by application |
| MATTER | Flex free; Select $400 a month (currency not named) | Sign up for Flex; apply for Select |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Founder's Therapy Chicago
- How often does Founder's Therapy meet?
- Every two weeks on Thursday mornings, from 9 to 11am.
- Where is it?
- At Bitter Pops, 3345 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.
- Can I join on Zoom?
- No. The group only meets in person.
- What happens at a roundtable?
- You bring a problem you are having and get perspective from other founders over coffee.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Open; RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- In-person coffee roundtable every two weeks: share wins, problems and advice
- Checked
Founder's Therapy Chicago isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.