The Founders Guild is built on a bold vision: to equip founders with real-world, unfiltered advice that drives genuine success.
By challenging conventional wisdom and exposing the often-overlooked truths of entrepreneurship, The Founders Guild aims to demystify the startup journey—giving builders the clarity, insight, and edge they need to thrive.
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The Founders Guild is currently in stealth mode and will officially launch in 2026.
About Us
Why do we exist?
Founders build the future — but the journey is brutal.
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VC backed companies fail outright 19 out of 20 times
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88% founders face mental health struggles; 76% report loneliness
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Only 2% of VC funding goes to female founders
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The problem? Founders are drowning in noise and fed with vanity metrics.
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​Truth powers founders.
We’re building the most trustworthy, data-backed hub for entrepreneurs—committed to accuracy, transparency, and insights that actually help you to improve financial outcomes and quality of life.
Our Vision
A world where founders:
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Keep more of what they build
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Have the tools, knowledge, and community to thrive
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Support each other as humans, not just CEOs
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Inclusive by design. Founder-friendly by default.
What we do
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Events
Host events that bring founders together—no matter where you are in your journey.
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Service
Offer pro bono services (legal, marketing, and more) to help founders unlock growth from day one.
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Playbooks
Share playbooks on mission-critical topics like fundraising, hiring, and scaling.
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Community
Build collective power so founders can shift the norms of fundraising toward founder-friendly terms.
Worldwide Presence
The Founders Guild has chapters worldwide—from San Francisco and New York to London and Singapore—connecting founders through events, workshops, and peer circles. Each chapter reflects its local ecosystem but shares the same founder-first mission: truth, transparency, and real impact.
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Interested in starting a Founders Guild chapter? Join us in building a local hub for founders driven by truth, transparency, and real impact.
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Contact us at admin@ranchosangregorio.com
Founder
Daniel Theobald
Daniel Theobald is a visionary in robotics, AI, and IoT. With 67 issued patents and 30+ pending, he has spent decades shaping the future of intelligent technology.
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In 1998, he founded Vecna.com, pioneering robotics and healthcare access.
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He later co-founded MassRobotics.org, a global nonprofit driving the robotics industry.
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In 2018, he founded VecnaRobotics.com, now a global leader in autonomous forklift technology.
Resources for Founders
Unlock the tools, insights, and guides that help founders build real businesses with impact. Our resources are designed to give you actionable knowledge—cutting through hype and misinformation.
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Available Resources
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Fundraising Playbook
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Hiring & Team-Building Toolkit
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Legal Basics for Founders
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Founder Wellness & Mental Health Guide
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Growth & Go-To-Market Strategies
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Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit