Application Window reopens end of October.
Every beginning of the month we bring in 10 new founders.

Build a Thriving Business Surrounded by People Who Inspire You - Without Grinding 24/7.

Get matched with other ambitious bootstrapped founders in Europe who prioritize sustainable growth, well-being, and meaningful connections.

    What to expect from your membership?

    Peer-to-peer calls

    Your Board of Entrepreneurs

    We match you with founders who are in a similar stage like you. Connect with your personal Board of Entrepreneurs – 6-8 peers who 'get it.' Share your challenges, gain actionable insights, and find the support you need to overcome founder isolation. We'll facilitate monthly virtual meetings with your peer group.

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    Yearly off-site

    Your Master Mind Experience

    Recharge and Refocus: Our annual off-site provides a space to step away from the daily grind, connect deeply with fellow founders, and reignite your passion in nature. Get in with a topic or challenge and come out with new inspiration. We handle all the logistics, so you can focus on what matters most - connecting, getting new perspectives and enjoying outdoor activities. You only cover the cost of the Airbnb, food, and activities - no hidden fees.

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    Inspiration for your journey

    Your Q&A Sessions

    A private space to ask your most pressing questions on topics like customer acquisition, marketing, work-life balance or team building, and get honest, direct answers from people who have successfully navigated the same path. Recent guests included 7-figure bootstrapped founders and startup industry experts.

    Hi, I'm Fabiano.

    Why does this club exist?

    What developing a platform for musicians, working at Google and writing has taught me.

    Beginning of 2025 I decided to quit my job at Google.

    Not to join another big company. Not to take a break.
    But to fully focus on my vision of being a successful entrepreneur. In a way that I can achieve sustainable business growth without sacrificing the other important things in my life - a life with purpose, freedom, and connection.

    I've been building (and coding) projects since I'm 21 years old. Now I'm 29 and the journey has been exciting so far with a lot of proud moments to think of. But at the end I never focused 100% on what really matters to me: facilitating meaningful connections between inspiring people who are building purpose-driven businesses.

    My mission is to grow an innovative and supportive club with highly-driven entrepreneurs who do not want to grind 24/7. A space driven by common challenges, inspiration, motivation and knowledge. The 40 Hour Entrepreneur Club.

    Like many of you, I've experienced the exhilarating highs and exhausting lows – the pressure, the uncertainty, the long hours – of building a business. I created this club to provide the support and connection I wish I'd had – a place to grow together without sacrificing your well-being. Because, ultimately, our decisions, paths, and achievements are shaped by the people we surround ourselves with.

    Ready To Join Us?

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      Who are our members and are you a fit?

      Boxes to tick if you want to join:

      • You're growing a purpose-driven business.

        For you it's not just about making money, you're deeply connected to the vision behind your business.

      • You value a balanced life.

        You reject the myth of 'hustle at all costs' and believe in building a sustainable business alongside a fulfilling life.

      • You have your first paying customer.

        Having evaluated your business based on paying customers is our foundation to help each other grow.

      • You have a growth mindset and are open minded.

        Being a humble learner, not caring about prestige and putting effort into growing your knowledge and gaining new perspectives.

      • You are committed to attending the monthly peer-to-peer calls with your board of entrepreneurs.

        This is the only commitment we expect from every founder.

      • You think Win/Win.

        To grow with other people it's not just about taking, but being willing to give and inspire as well.

      This club is probably not for you if...

      • You're looking for passive learning.

        This is an active peer group, not a course. Engagement and sharing are key to the value you'll get.

      • You're looking for clients or to sell services.

        This is a pitch-free zone. We're here to support each other as peers, not to sell to each other.

      • You're still in the idea phase.

        The club is for founders who are actively building and have traction (e.g., at least one paying customer).

      • You want get-rich-quick hacks.

        We focus on sustainable, long-term business building that aligns with a balanced life, not shortcuts or quick exit strategies.

      • You expect a huge community and a lot of Slack messages.

        The value comes from the peer group calls, expert sessions and the mastermind retreats. We're not a community with 1000+ founders. We focus on quality, not quantity.

      • You're looking for casual networking.

        Cold networking takes times. Small talk can be draining. We skip it. We match you with the right people and dive into the deep topics right away.