Overcome your biggest business challenges
Breaking through ‘Founder’s Block’
Is there a specific challenge bothering you, or are you excited about the future but don’t know exactly which step to take next? At Extra Brain, we call this ‘Founder’s Block’. It’s the problem that Extra Brain put 100% of our energy into helping Founders to solve.
In partnership with MENTA, we have created Founder’s Circle as an affordable, valuable step in making the progress you want to see, however you define it.
In partnership with MENTA, we have created Founder’s Circle as an affordable, valuable step in making the progress you want to see, however you define it.
Why Founder's Circle?
Each month Programme Director Lawrence Weber will lead Circle meetings, to help you gain fresh perspectives on a different business challenge, with the help of a guest Extra Brain expert as well as 15-20 fellow founders from a range of sectors, who will make up your cohort.
No pitch decks, just real support from people who understand the unique pressures of building something from nothing.
No pitch decks, just real support from people who understand the unique pressures of building something from nothing.
£275/month Membership Includes
Expertly facilitated sessions
Two carefully planned virtual sessions a month exploring a business challenge with practical, bite-sized insights and a chance to discuss and reflect with your cohort
Access to experts
Accessible expertise from our Extra Brains, who have deep experience in their fields and a passion for founder-run businesses
Curated Community Channel
Access to a dedicated online community for ongoing discussion, follow-up questions, knowledge-sharing and peer support
Weekly email digest
A weekly digest summarising each week’s conversations, so even when you are busy, you never miss a valuable insight
Monthly Themed Resources
Additional reading lists, tools, and ideas from Extra Brain experts
What to expect
Our monthly themes tackle both leadership questions and functional priorities, equipping you to create a healthier, happier business, including:
- How to make your business work better: Simple tools to increase alignment, reduce wasted effort, and improve engagement.
- Proven Marketing Principles Applied: Marketing isn’t guesswork - it’s a discipline.
- Growing into yourself as a founder: Looking at how founders (and teams) can become disconnected from the business and how we can restore a sense of energy and direction
- AI exploration: Cutting through the hype to find practical applications for your business.
- Research-driven growth: Uncovering the unmet needs that drive sustainable innovation.
- Inclusive workplaces, the shift from ME to WE: The power of collective culture-building, thinking about practical ways to show care and respect for your people.
- The business case for sustainability: Identifying opportunities where purpose meets profit.
Our Community Code
What makes Founder's Circle work is trust. That's why we've established clear Community Guidelines:
- Confidentiality is non-negotiable: What's shared here stays here.
- Respectful challenge is welcomed: We debate ideas, not people
- Diversity is our strength: Zero tolerance for discrimination.
- Value comes first: No spam, no pitching, just relevant support
- Community ownership: This is your space - help us make it great
This programme is directed and facilitated by Extra Brain's Lawrence Weber bringing together experts from Extra Brain, across multiple disciplines to support your journey.
Join our cohort
We're selecting 15-20 SME Founders for our next cohort launching in April. This isn't about company stage or industry - it's about finding leaders committed to building better businesses while supporting others on the same path.
You have exclusive access, with your cohort, to a specially designed 90-minute session every two weeks, and our weekly digest will help you keep up to date if you can’t make a session.
Founder’s Circle costs £275/month +VAT.
Enrollment is for 3 months, after which you are moved onto a rolling monthly plan. You can cancel at any time after that, with one month’s notice.
We’re collecting applications for a limited time so act now. Our introduction process ensures that our cohort is right for you, and allows us to build diverse experience and perspectives into the group. After our introduction, we will be in touch to confirm your place in the group.
Ready to be part of something different, and get some extra brains on your business? Book in a call with our Programme Director Lawrence Weber using the link below
