The group chat
every male founder
needs
A private Slack community for male founders and entrepreneurs. Talk about the stuff you can't talk about anywhere else, with men who understand.
15+ founders already inside
The Foundry
Why The Foundry exists
Running a business is lonely. The pressure, the doubt, the 3am spirals. Most people in your life don't understand it. They can't.
The Foundry is a private Slack group for male founders. It's somewhere to be straight about how things are going. Honest conversation with people in the same position.
Built by Tom Jauncey, founder of Nautilus Marketing. He wanted a space where founders could talk properly, not just swap wins.
Join the communityMental health is part of the conversation here.
Private, vetted, no screenshots.
Say what you're actually thinking.
Not just likes. Actual check-ins.
What You Get
What's inside
People who get it
Other founders who know what the pressure feels like. Straight conversation without the judgement or competition.
A group that looks out for each other
15+ male founders who actually check in on each other. This isn't a networking group. Nobody's trying to sell you anything.
The stuff you can't post on LinkedIn
Setbacks. Doubts. The weeks where nothing works. You can talk about all of it here.
Virtual calls and meetups
Regular group calls already happening. In-person meetups coming soon.
How It Works
How to get in
Apply
Fill in a short form. Takes under 2 minutes.
Get approved
We review every application. Quality over quantity.
Jump in
Introduce yourself and join the conversation. No pressure.
From the Community
What founders inside are saying
Don't take our word for it. Hear from the people inside.
"[PLACEHOLDER: Real member quote here. Keep it authentic — 2-3 sentences about the genuine value they got from the community.]"
"[PLACEHOLDER: Real member quote here. Something specific about a result, connection, or insight they got that they couldn't have found elsewhere.]"
"[PLACEHOLDER: Real member quote here. What's different about The Foundry compared to other communities they've tried?]"
Membership
It's free. No catch.
No subscriptions. No paywalls. No premium tier. Tom built this because he wanted it to exist, not to make money from it.
Always free.
- Access to our private Slack community
- Direct access to the founder and members
- Trusted network of 15+ male founders
- Shared experiences and resources
- Honest, judgement-free conversations
- Virtual calls and in-person meetups
FAQ
FAQs
Who is this for?
Male founders and entrepreneurs at any stage. If you'd value a space where you can be honest about how things are going, you'll fit in.
Why only male founders?
Being a male founder comes with pressure that's hard to talk about openly. The Foundry gives men a space where they can be straight about the mental load and the reality of running a business. It's not about exclusion. It's about shared context.
Is it actually free?
Yes. No hidden fees, no premium tier. It exists because Tom wanted it to, not as a business.
Where does the community live?
Slack. You probably already use it. Once you're approved, you get an invite link. Works on desktop and mobile.
How active is the community?
Growing. You won't get 500 notifications a day, but there are real conversations happening regularly.
What do people talk about?
Everything. How the week's going. What's keeping you up at night. Mental health. Business. Family. The stuff you can't talk about with anyone else.
Stop doing it on your own
Join 15+ founders in The Foundry. A private Slack group where you can say what you're actually thinking.
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