Where Founders Connect, Ideas Rise, and the Pitch Gets Ditched.

The Founders Forum SRQ is Sarasota’s intentional networking experience—where meaningful conversations meet real business growth.

This is not your typical meet-and-mingle. We’re here to learn, collaborate, and walk away with something we can actually use.

THIS ISN'T BUSINESS AS USUAL

We’ve all been there—awkward intros, forced referrals, and business card overload. We wanted something better. So we built it.

The Founders Forum SRQ is a space where:

Whether you’re scaling your team or leveling up your strategy, this community is designed to move you forward—with purpose.

What to Expect at Each Session

Open Networking

10 minutes to settle in and connect

Founder Welcome

A short intro from your hosts

Insightful Talk

Each presentation shares something practical, not promotional

Interactive Q&A's

Real conversations that spark ideas

Wrap-Up

Open informal networking

You won’t leave empty-handed—you’ll leave fueled.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Sasha

A multi-award-winning entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies, Sasha brings her expertise across industries—from eCommerce to SEO to construction and lifestyle brands. With a no-fluff, purpose-driven approach, she co-created the Forum to build a space where established business owners could connect with authenticity, learn something useful, and grow with clarity.

Here’s a curated lineup of the first eight 20-minute Founders Forum talks—each one packed with practical, measurable value and designed to bust myths, inspire clarity, and equip attendees to take action right away:

Lunch and learn style networking events in Bradenton and Sarasota; bringing actionable content not just roundtable pitching.