A free, private, invitation-only community. We are post-exit, post-economic founders navigating life beyond the finish line.
BTFL is a men's peer group for post-exit, post-economic founders: those who've built, sold, and now find themselves in the unexpected terrain of "what's next."
Started by @RetiredFounder, this group exists because success without community can be its own kind of wilderness.
BTFL members have enough wealth and aren’t on the treadmill chasing more. This is a hard habit to break.
While all members are “Ultra High Net Worth Individuals,” the group isn’t about comparing or growing or hoarding our money - it’s about thoughtfully deploying resources in pursuit of our best selves.
Our members founded one or more companies, had a significant financial exit, and are now navigating the realities of what comes after. You won the game. Now what?
The wire clears. You did it. You feel lighter than you have in years. This phase is real and wonderful and lasts approximately three to six weeks.
You try things. Some work briefly. Most don’t stick. You tell yourself you’re “exploring.” You are, but you’re also quietly unsettled and not sure why.
You realize what you’re actually looking for: the structure, meaning, and purpose you had running your company. This is harder to replace than you thought.
Results: mixed. Satisfaction: temporary.
If any of this resonates, and you feel like you have something to teach and learn about the experience, you might be BTFL.
This is a private, free, founder-to-founder circle. No agenda. No deal flow. No measuring contests. Just honest conversation with people who have been exactly where you are.
Essays and reflections on life after the exit, for founders who've won the game and are figuring out what it all means.
Books, papers, and podcasts specifically curated for post-exit founders. Not general self-help - resources that speak directly to where you are.
The book that most directly addresses what post-exit founders actually experience. Eigenbrod, an executive coach and co-author of the Yale paper below - explores why we are far better prepared to pursue success than to have it, and offers a practical framework for building structure, meaning, and identity in the aftermath. Concise, honest, and essential.
A Yale School of Management case study by A.J. Wasserstein, Rick Eigenbrod, and co-authors. The most rigorous academic treatment of post-exit founder psychology - what actually happens after the exit, why the narrative always ends too soon, and how to construct a meaningful epilogue. Required reading.
A compelling argument for spending your money and life energy intentionally, rather than accumulating endlessly. Reframes how post-exit founders think about wealth and time.
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. Particularly relevant for founders who’ve spent years conflating their identity with financial achievement.
Anastasia interviews post-exit founders on the psychological and emotional landscape after a major liquidity event. Candid, well-researched, and one of the only podcasts made specifically for people on the other side of the exit. Essential listening.
The largest global community built specifically for founders who have exited. 5,000+ members worldwide, organized around honest peer conversation about what life looks like after the sale. Grown entirely by word of mouth and free to join.
A highly vetted, invitation-only peer network for high-growth founders and CEOs. Organized around small “Core Groups” of 8 founders who meet in person 10x per year with a professional facilitator, part personal board of directors, part trusted peer circle. Requires $3M+ revenue or a prior $10M+ exit.
The premier peer advisory network for ultra-high-net-worth wealth creators: entrepreneurs, investors, and executives managing $20M+ in investable assets. Monthly full-day group meetings built around a confidential portfolio review. Heavy emphasis on wealth preservation, legacy, and investment strategy. Fees are substantial; the caliber of peers typically is too.
A vetted community of high-net-worth investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals across 45+ countries, with an average member net worth of $15M. Focused on candid peer conversation around wealth, investing, and life - the conversations most people can’t have anywhere else. Free to join, with a strict no-solicitation policy.
The origin blog of BTFL. Personal writing on post-exit life, wealth, identity, and what founders do with their second act. Where this community began.
The X / Twitter account where it all started. Candid, often funny dispatches on post-exit founder life, money psychology, and what it actually feels like on the other side of the finish line.
A dedicated retreat space in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed for authentic, off-the-record conversations among founders. Intimate by design: 8 guests, individual rooms, and an environment where real talk actually happens. Opening 2027.
We are an intentionally small and selective group. We look for people who are smart, curious, authentic and generous. We want to add those that are anxious to learn and also have something to teach the others. Your dues are your contributions to the conversation. The group is totally private, absolutely free and invitation only. We range in age from about 30 to over 60 and live all over the world.
If you’re interested in joining, please take some time to talk about your journey thus far. Thanks!
A free, private, invitation-only community. We are post-exit, post-economic founders navigating life beyond the finish line.
BTFL is a men's peer group for post-exit, post-economic founders: those who've built, sold, and now find themselves in the unexpected terrain of "what's next."
Started by @RetiredFounder, this group exists because success without community can be its own kind of wilderness.
BTFL members have enough wealth and aren’t on the treadmill chasing more. This is a hard habit to break.
While all members are “Ultra High Net Worth Individuals,” the group isn’t about comparing or growing or hoarding our money - it’s about thoughtfully deploying resources in pursuit of our best selves.
Our members founded one or more companies, had a significant financial exit, and are now navigating the realities of what comes after. You won the game. Now what?
The wire clears. You did it. You feel lighter than you have in years. This phase is real and wonderful and lasts approximately three to six weeks.
You try things. Some work briefly. Most don’t stick. You tell yourself you’re “exploring.” You are, but you’re also quietly unsettled and not sure why.
You realize what you’re actually looking for: the structure, meaning, and purpose you had running your company. This is harder to replace than you thought.
Results: mixed. Satisfaction: temporary.
If any of this resonates, and you feel like you have something to teach and learn about the experience, you might be BTFL.
This is a private, free, founder-to-founder circle. No agenda. No deal flow. No measuring contests. Just honest conversation with people who have been exactly where you are.
Essays and reflections on life after the exit, for founders who've won the game and are figuring out what it all means.
Books, papers, and podcasts specifically curated for post-exit founders. Not general self-help - resources that speak directly to where you are.
The book that most directly addresses what post-exit founders actually experience. Eigenbrod, an executive coach and co-author of the Yale paper below - explores why we are far better prepared to pursue success than to have it, and offers a practical framework for building structure, meaning, and identity in the aftermath. Concise, honest, and essential.
A Yale School of Management case study by A.J. Wasserstein, Rick Eigenbrod, and co-authors. The most rigorous academic treatment of post-exit founder psychology - what actually happens after the exit, why the narrative always ends too soon, and how to construct a meaningful epilogue. Required reading.
A compelling argument for spending your money and life energy intentionally, rather than accumulating endlessly. Reframes how post-exit founders think about wealth and time.
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. Particularly relevant for founders who’ve spent years conflating their identity with financial achievement.
Anastasia interviews post-exit founders on the psychological and emotional landscape after a major liquidity event. Candid, well-researched, and one of the only podcasts made specifically for people on the other side of the exit. Essential listening.
The largest global community built specifically for founders who have exited. 5,000+ members worldwide, organized around honest peer conversation about what life looks like after the sale. Grown entirely by word of mouth and free to join.
A highly vetted, invitation-only peer network for high-growth founders and CEOs. Organized around small “Core Groups” of 8 founders who meet in person 10x per year with a professional facilitator, part personal board of directors, part trusted peer circle. Requires $3M+ revenue or a prior $10M+ exit.
The premier peer advisory network for ultra-high-net-worth wealth creators: entrepreneurs, investors, and executives managing $20M+ in investable assets. Monthly full-day group meetings built around a confidential portfolio review. Heavy emphasis on wealth preservation, legacy, and investment strategy. Fees are substantial; the caliber of peers typically is too.
A vetted community of high-net-worth investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals across 45+ countries, with an average member net worth of $15M. Focused on candid peer conversation around wealth, investing, and life - the conversations most people can’t have anywhere else. Free to join, with a strict no-solicitation policy.
The origin blog of BTFL. Personal writing on post-exit life, wealth, identity, and what founders do with their second act. Where this community began.
The X / Twitter account where it all started. Candid, often funny dispatches on post-exit founder life, money psychology, and what it actually feels like on the other side of the finish line.
A dedicated retreat space in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed for authentic, off-the-record conversations among founders. Intimate by design: 8 guests, individual rooms, and an environment where real talk actually happens. Opening 2027.
We are an intentionally small and selective group. We look for people who are smart, curious, authentic and generous. We want to add those that are anxious to learn and also have something to teach the others. Your dues are your contributions to the conversation. The group is totally private, absolutely free and invitation only. We range in age from about 30 to over 60 and live all over the world.
If you’re interested in joining, please take some time to talk about your journey thus far. Thanks!