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Founders first.
Keep the conversation close to the real work: building a product, understanding customers, and deciding what comes next.
BUILD WITH PURPOSE
Every big thing
starts somewhere.
9K Club is a place for early-stage founders in Dallas–Fort Worth to connect, exchange hard-earned lessons, and grow alongside people building what comes next.
Meet the community↗OUR MISSIONTHE GO-TO HUB FOR DEVELOPING FOUNDERS IN DFW
No founder should
have to build
in isolation.
Building a legendary startup is a long game. 9K Club brings early-stage entrepreneurs together to exchange hard-earned lessons, build trusted relationships, and grow alongside others who are shaping what comes next.
Through curated founder gatherings, practical conversations, and an annual Founder Trip and Final, the Club creates a rhythm of connection and progress.
Every unicorn starts somewhere.
The next one can start here.
THE 9K SPIRITHOW WE SHOW UP
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Real conversations.
Share the lessons alongside the wins. Make room for useful questions, honest feedback, and perspectives different from your own.
LEARN OPENLY03↗
Forward together.
Relationships grow when people keep showing up. Bring your progress, support others, and build trust over time.
MAKE PROGRESS TOGETHERTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CLUBBUILDING THE ROOM FOR BUILDERS
A community
starts with people.
Meet the team behind the gatherings, the conversations, and the shared experiences.
Founder of 9K Club
David Matthews
Event & Operations
Wenxi Qi
Community Manager
Hunter Zhang
Marketing Strategist
Stewart Matthews
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONDALLAS–FORT WORTH & WHAT COMES NEXT
Let’s build
the next chapter.
Join as a founder, attend a gathering, or get in touch about contributing to the community.
APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN
Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us what you’re building. Apply to join 9K Club anytime.