Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups: price, who can join and alternatives
Practical Founders runs confidential CEO peer groups for bootstrapped or lightly funded B2B SaaS founders past $1M ARR. Each group has 8 to 10 CEOs at similar stages and meets on Zoom, moderated by Greg Head, with an annual in person summit in Phoenix. It costs $6,000 to $10,000 a year depending on company stage.
Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Founder CEOs of B2B SaaS companies with $1M+ ARR | practicalfounders.com |
| Funding stance | Bootstrapped or lightly funded only | practicalfounders.com |
| Not for | Founders who have raised or plan to raise institutional VC | practicalfounders.com |
| Price | $6,000 to $10,000 a year by company stage, annual commitment, no initiation fee (currency not named) | practicalfounders.com |
| Summit | The annual summit costs $1,500 extra (currency not named) | practicalfounders.com |
| Group size | Each group has 8 to 10 bootstrapped SaaS CEOs at similar stages | practicalfounders.com |
| Format | Structured, confidential Zoom meetings moderated by Greg Head | practicalfounders.com |
| Events | A 2 day private summit in Phoenix each late August | practicalfounders.com |
| Commitment | Members are expected to attend at least 75% of sessions | practicalfounders.com |
| Vetting | Selective after an application and short call | practicalfounders.com |
Who it suits
- Bootstrapped B2B SaaS CEOs past $1M ARR
- Founders who want a small, confidential group of peers at the same stage
- CEOs who can commit to regular sessions
Who it doesn't suit
- Pre revenue or early SaaS founders under $1M ARR
- Founders who have raised or plan to raise institutional VC
- Anyone after a free or low cost community
Alternatives to Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Connect | US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund | Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November |
| Remote Builders (ours) | Free | Instant join; directory profiles and dinner seats checked by hand |
| Bootstrapped Makers | Free tier; Pro $19/mo or $190 for 12 months (currency not named) | Free signup with email; Pro optional |
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| CEO Pavilion | Not shown on the CEO page | US$5M to US$500M ARR; six hub cities; application |
| FounderLed | Membership price not published; webinars and AMAs free | Application |
| Hackagu | 165k IDR co-working day pass (includes a coffee) | Fill in the form and organisers send details |
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Questions about Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups
- How much do Practical Founders peer groups cost?
- $6,000 to $10,000 a year based on company stage, as an annual commitment with no initiation fee. The annual summit is $1,500 extra. The page doesn't name the currency.
- Who can join a Practical Founders peer group?
- Founder CEOs of B2B SaaS companies with $1M+ ARR that are bootstrapped or lightly funded. It's not for founders who have raised or plan to raise institutional VC.
- How do the groups meet?
- Each group of 8 to 10 CEOs meets in structured, confidential Zoom sessions moderated by Greg Head, plus a 2 day summit in Phoenix in late August.
- Website
- practicalfounders.com
- Price
- $6,000 to $10,000 a year by company stage (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Application and a call; $1M+ ARR, not raising institutional VC
- Format
- Monthly moderated Zoom peer groups of 8 to 10 CEOs, plus an annual summit
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