The Foundry is a private room where vetted revenue leaders meet founders who are ready to move — no recruiters, no cold outreach, no placement fees. Ever.
Founders come to you
No cold applications. When a founder's search matches your profile, we make the introduction. You decide if you want to talk.
Your endorsement is front and center
A named vouch from a Founder or CEO who has seen you perform is displayed on your profile. That's the first thing a founder reads.
Zero cost to operators
You are never charged. No subscription, no placement fee, no commission — ever. Founders pay for access to the room. Operators are the reason the room exists.
Intentionally selective
Not everyone is accepted. The quality of the room is the product — for you and for founders. Every application is reviewed personally.
"I've fielded recruiter calls for three years. The Foundry is the first time a founder reached out already knowing how I think about sales org design. We went from intro to offer in five weeks."
Marcus Williams
Former VP Sales, Ramp · Now CRO, Series B AI SaaS
How it works for you
Apply and be reviewed
We review your track record — not just your title. Every application is assessed personally within 48 hours.
Bring your endorsement
You invite a former Founder, CEO, or board member to leave a short endorsement. No endorsement, no profile — this is the quality gate that makes The Foundry worth being in.
Your profile goes live
Bio, track record, expertise tags, and your endorsement — surfaced to founders whose search matches your background. You control whether you want to engage.
Founders request introductions
When the match is right, we facilitate the introduction. No placement fee. No commission. You keep 100% of any compensation negotiated.
Founders currently searching
Searches are updated as founders join. Your profile is matched against active and future searches — even ones posted after you apply.
Apply to be featured
Every application is reviewed personally — usually within 48 hours. No automated filtering.
This person will be invited to leave a short endorsement. No endorsement = no live profile. It's how the room stays sharp.
Selective process. No placement fees — ever.
Operators are always featured at no cost.
You'll hear from me personally within 48 hours — not a bot, not an automated email. If you're a fit, next step is a short conversation before we talk endorsements.
What happens next
Personal review within 48 hours
If you're a fit: a 20-minute call
We help you request your endorsement
Profile goes live — founders can find you
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