6:30am hike
7:30am sunrise dance service by Church of Music + coffee truck + networking
Start your Startup Week with San Diego’s most unique tradition: the monthly Founders Hike, where early-stage founders, funders, and community builders gather for a sunrise hike, real-time connections, and a dose of inspiration.
For over 2 years, this hike has grown from a small circle of founders into a monthly ritual.
Along the way, we’ve added beach cleanups with local nonprofits, spin-offs like Founders Plunge, Surf, and countless serendipitous connections.
This special Startup Week edition levels up the experience:
- 🌊 Sunrise hike + beach cleanup — walk, talk, and leave the beach better than we found it
- ☕ Startup Coffee Truck waiting at the finish for your morning fuel
- 🎶 Post-Hike Beach Dance Party with Church of Music – one of San Diego’s most loved community DJs, bringing their sunrise vibes straight to our founder family
Whether you’re a founder, funder, or just startup-curious, this is the place to cap an epic Startup Week journey.
📍 Meet at Gliderport parking lot at 6:30 AM sharp
🪣 Buckets and grabbers provided for beach cleanup
👟 Wear comfortable shoes for hiking in sand
We start hiking at 6:35am, rain or shine! It’s a serious hike up!
Thanks to partners Surf Vultures, Tribe Coffee, Church of Music.
