“Grove is the single highest value professional development experience of my life. If you’re on the the fence for whether it’s the best use of your precious time and resources, take the leap and thank me later.”
Grove Fellows
Upcoming Dates
March 16-19, 2025 (peer learning groups are 2nd Wed of the month April - Sept, 2025)
May 1-5, 2025 (peer learning groups are 2nd Tue of the month June - Nov, 2025)
July 24-27, 2025 (peer learning groups are Wed Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 22, Dec 3, 2025 Jan 7 & Feb 4, 2026)
Nov 6-9, 2025 (peer learning groups are ue Dec 16, 2025; Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, 2026)
Location
Bay Area, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, or Napa, CA
Grove Fellows was founded in partnership with Leaders in Tech to provide pre-seed and seed stage founders essential leadership development and support. Grove begins with a 4-Day Intensive Retreat (operated and facilitated by Leaders in Tech). Participants then receive 6-months of virtual peer group sessions and 1-1 coaching.
There is no cash cost for participants in Grove. In exchange for the 4-Day retreat and 6-month program, Grove asks for an advisor-scale equity grant to make the fellowship sustainable for future founders. The grant is typically 0.05 - 0.25% (based on valuation) as a SAFE or common.
Due to limited space, applications are accepted by nomination only. Applicants must be founders of early-stage startups that have raised over $500k but haven't yet raised a Series A (if you are at Series A apply to Fellows or a Founder Retreat).
If you are interested in The Grove Fellowship, please reach out to hello@grovefellows.com.
If you are a pre-seed or seed stage founder, you can also apply for Leaders in Tech Founder Retreats or Leaders in Tech Fellows.