X26 (xMcKinsey founders): price, who can join and alternatives
X26 is a community of McKinsey alumni who have become founders, startup operators or investors. In London it runs small dinners for established xMcKinsey founders, with places subject to host approval.
X26 (xMcKinsey founders) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | McKinsey alumni founders, startup operators and investors | luma.com |
| Mission | Where McKinsey alumni build companies | luma.com |
| Upcoming London event | London Founders Dinner listed under upcoming events | luma.com |
| Dinner format | A small dinner for established xMcKinsey founders in London | luma.com |
| Purpose | Conversation and connections | luma.com |
| Entry | Registration needs host approval | luma.com |
| Where | London; exact location shared after registration | luma.com |
| Host | Shilin Chen, co-founder of SmartClaim | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who previously worked at McKinsey
- Established founders who prefer small dinners
- Ex-consultants moving into startups
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders without a McKinsey background
- First-time founders wanting open meetups
- Anyone wanting a guaranteed place
Alternatives to X26 (xMcKinsey founders)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Breakfast Club | Not published | Startup tickets need host approval |
| Barclays Innovation Hub powered by Eagle Labs | From £180 plus VAT per month (Club 5) | Membership application |
| Capital & Castling chess nights | Not published | Host approval on Luma |
| Climate Coffee London | Free (General Admission listed at 0) | Register on Luma |
| Female Founders Rise | Free to join; breakfast ticket £48.00 | Join free online |
| Founders Meetup London | Not published | Register for a ticket; some ticket types need approval |
| Founders Running Club London | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Foundervine | Launch from £249 /mo | Workspace membership; events bookable |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about X26 (xMcKinsey founders)
- Who can join X26?
- Its Luma calendar describes a community of McKinsey founders, startup operators and investors.
- What happens at the London dinners?
- A small dinner for a handful of established xMcKinsey founders, designed for conversation and connections.
- Is entry automatic?
- No. Registration is subject to host approval.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Host approval; McKinsey alumni community
- Format
- Small founder dinners, London (venue shared after approval)
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X26 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.