SaaStock Local (now AI Growth Summit Local): price, who can join and alternatives
SaaStock Local is a network of free, in-person meetups for B2B SaaS founders, now being expanded under the name AI Growth Summit Local. Each chapter is led by a local founder or operator who runs quarterly events, across 18 cities in Europe, North America and Asia, and you RSVP per event. No Australian city is listed.
SaaStock Local (now AI Growth Summit Local) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Events are free for SaaS founders. | saastock.com |
| Format | Each city chapter is led by a local SaaS founder or operator who runs quarterly events: founder panels, fireside chats and peer networking. | saastock.com |
| Cities | The page says SaaStock Local is in 18 cities, 6 of which have full chapter pages. | saastock.com |
| Featured chapters | The 6 featured chapters with delivered events and a confirmed leader are Amsterdam, Dublin, Houston, Krakow, London and Paris. | saastock.com |
| Coming soon | 12 more cities are listed as in build: Athens, Austin, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Chennai, Dallas to Fort Worth, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Milan, Pittsburgh and Toronto. None is in Australia. | saastock.com |
| New name | SaaStock says it is building toward 100 AI Growth Summit Local chapters, and invites founders to host their city via WhatsApp. | saastock.com |
| How to attend | The 2026 AI Growth Summit Europe tour ran free founder meetups across 7 European cities, with an RSVP on Luma for each stop. | saastock.com |
| Event size | A 2025 London evening, sponsored by Cledara and Paddle, drew 80+ B2B SaaS founders. The London chapter has run since 2024 under Nick Dunse of Shuttle Global. | saastock.com |
| Ownership | A banner on the page says Founderpath has acquired SaaStock USA and Europe. | saastock.com |
| Paid option | SaaStock separately sells a Founder Membership, by application, from €1,499 a year for founders with $500K to $1M ARR (the page does not name the ARR currency). | saastock.com |
Who it suits
- B2B SaaS founders in or near Amsterdam, Dublin, Houston, Krakow, London or Paris
- Founders who want free, quarterly in-person events rather than an online forum
- Founders or operators who want to host a chapter in their own city
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders based in Australia: none of the 18 cities listed is Australian
- Founders who want a year-round online community: Local is quarterly city events, and SaaStock's online peer groups sit in the separate paid Founder Membership from €1,499 a year
Alternatives to SaaStock Local (now AI Growth Summit Local)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| CEO Pavilion | Not shown on the CEO page | US$5M to US$500M ARR; six hub cities; application |
| 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 |
| MicroConf Masterminds | Application fee US$250 to US$2,500, scaled by ARR | US$500+ ARR or a previous business; matching reopens in northern autumn 2026 |
| Product-Led Alliance | Insider free; Pro $499 a year; Pro+ $1,999 a year (currency not named) | Open sign-up |
| ProductLed community | Free | Open; no self-promotion |
| RevGenius | Free; leaders-only tier $1,499 a year (currency not named) | Join form; leaders tier by invite request |
| SaasRise | US$197 a month; two-week trial for approved applicants | US$1M to US$100M ARR; application |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about SaaStock Local (now AI Growth Summit Local)
- How much does SaaStock Local cost?
- Nothing. The page says events are free for SaaS founders.
- How do I join SaaStock Local?
- There's no membership to join: you RSVP to each event. The 2026 Europe tour took RSVPs on Luma for each stop.
- Which cities have SaaStock Local chapters?
- The page lists 18 cities. The 6 featured chapters are Amsterdam, Dublin, Houston, Krakow, London and Paris, and 12 more are in build.
- Is there a SaaStock Local chapter in Australia?
- Not on the page we read. None of the 18 cities listed is in Australia, though the page invites founders to host a chapter in their city.
- Is SaaStock Local the same as AI Growth Summit Local?
- The page uses both names and says SaaStock is building toward 100 AI Growth Summit Local chapters.
- Website
- saastock.com
- Price
- Free for SaaS founders
- Entry rule
- RSVP per event; no Australian city listed
- Format
- Quarterly in-person chapter events in 18 listed cities
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SaaStock Local (now AI Growth Summit Local) isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check saastock.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.