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Stop Carrying the Weight of Your Business Solo.

Bootstrapping is freedom, but it shouldn't be lonely. Get matched with a curated group of ambitious European founders scaling beyond 6-figures - without the 24/7 grind.

    You built something real. But something's missing.

    Sound Familiar?

    Isolated at the Top

    Your partner is supportive. Your friends cheer you on. But none of them understand what it's like to lie awake at 2AM thinking about cash flow, a difficult hire, or whether you're scaling too fast - or too slow. You're making the biggest decisions of your business essentially alone.

    You never feel 'done'

    You've built a successful business, but it feels like it entirely relies on you working long hours. Your personal life, health, and relationships are paying the price.

    You can't grow beyond yourself

    You are the product: your expertise, your relationships, your taste. Customers pay for you. So how do you hire without quality dropping? How do you build operations that run without you?

    Growth feels unpredictable.

    You've grown this far on referrals and hustle. But you don't have a reliable, repeatable pipeline - and that makes every quarter feel like starting from scratch. You know you need a system, not just more effort.

    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 – 8-10 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-sites

    Your Master Mind Experience

    Recharge and Refocus: Our yearly off-sites 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.

    Check out which Mastermind is coming up. →

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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?

    I spent years working 60+ hour weeks. A full-time role at Google and a startup for underground musicians running in parallel.
    I loved the work. But slowly I started to notice the cost.

    My relationships were hollowing out. I was seeing my closest friends occasionally and calling that enough. Missing birthdays. My girlfriend was always understanding, but there were almost no dinners where I was actually present. I was constantly somewhere else in my head.

    Standing at a Berlin music event I'd organized (most of my friends and siblings there) I realized I had lost the deeper connection to almost all of them.

    May 2025, I quit Google and shut down the startup. Not to take a break. To start from scratch with one rule: 40 hours a week. Not because I wanted to take it easy. To prove that ambition and a real life aren't mutually exclusive.

    I talked to more than 90 bootstrapped founders in Europe and the same pattern kept coming up: the loneliness of growing a business and the inability to unplug from it.

    Now, I’m building the club I wish I’d had. A place where the vulnerability that makes you a better founder isn't something to hide - it's the whole point.

    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 an established, growing business.

        You're generating 6 figures in annual revenue. This requirement is our core promise to you: your 'Personal Board of Founders' will be a curated group of peers who are all facing similar challenges.

      • 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 (6-figures in annual revenue).

      • 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.

      Frequently asked questions
      Your questions answered.

      Who is the club for?

      The club is for purpose-driven founders who value a balanced life, have 6 figures in annual revenue, possess a growth mindset, are committed to monthly peer calls, and believe in a win/win collaborative approach.

      What commitment is expected from members?

      The primary commitment is active participation in the monthly peer group calls. These sessions are crucial for building trust and providing mutual support within your 'Board of Entrepreneurs'.

      How does the matching process for peer groups work?

      Our matching process is what makes the 40 Hour Entrepreneur Club so valuable. We personally curate every peer group, matching you with 8-10 other founders based on your business stage (e.g., revenue) and other criteria. This curation is our most important promise to you. We would rather delay your start date than place you in an unsuitable group. If you are accepted as a great fit for the club but we don't have the perfect group for you in the current cohort, we will be transparent and invite you to join the next cohort. This ensures that from day one, your peer group is a true 'Personal Board of Founders' that can provide relevant, high-impact value.

      How often do you accept new members?

      We prioritize match quality over fixed intake dates. We launch new peer groups only when we have curated a perfectly matched cohort (8-10 founders at a similar stage). The process starts by joining the Priority List. We then send out personal invitations to the next stage of the selection process.

      What are the Peer Group Calls like?

      This is your 'Personal Board of Founders.' You'll be matched with 8-10 ambitious, bootstrapped founders from Europe who are at a similar business stage. These monthly, facilitated calls are a confidential space to share your biggest challenges, get actionable insights from your peers, and find the support to overcome founder isolation.

      What are the Q&A Sessions like?

      They are private sessions where you can ask pressing questions on topics like customer acquisition, marketing, work-life balance, or team building. You'll get honest answers from successful bootstrapped founders and industry experts who have navigated similar paths.

      What's the cost of the membership and how is it structured?

      The Core Membership is €85 per month. We bill on a quarterly basis (every three months) because we are building stable, committed peer groups. We find this rhythm is essential for growing the trusted, high-value peer relationships that our members join for. Your first quarter is completely risk-free. It's protected by our 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so if you feel the club isn't the right fit at any point in your first three months, we'll issue a full, no-questions-asked refund.

      Are the Mastermind Retreats included in the membership fee?

      The costs for travel, accommodation, and food are separate and shared transparently among the participants. Our commitment to you is a 'no admin' experience - we organize the entire retreat and handle the price splitting, so you can just show up and connect.

      What happens after I join the priority list?

      We review every sign-up personally. We do our own research on each sign up to identify founders who are building established businesses suitable for our peer groups. If you look like a match for an upcoming cohort, you will receive a personal invitation from Fabiano to join a private 'Founder Insights' Call. This 30-minute, pitch-free peer session allows you to connect with other founders and test-drive the vibe of the community before you formally apply to the 40 Hour Entrepreneur Club.

      Do you offer 1:1 expert calls or coaching sessions?

      Yes. Our Core Membership includes a quarterly group coaching session. For founders who want a more intensive, high-touch experience, we offer a 'Coaching + Concierge' upgrade package after you join, which includes monthly 1:1 coaching and private expert calls.

      What is the cancellation policy?

      Your first 90 days are covered by our full money-back guarantee. After that, your quarterly membership can be canceled at any time before the next billing cycle.