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Apply
Use the existing Google Form to introduce yourself and your startup, and submit your pitch deck for review.
START WITH THE FORM
Your ambition.
Our community.
For early-stage founders ready to share what they’re building, learn openly, and keep moving forward with others.
Apply to join 9K Club↗Ongoing application · Google FormWHY JOINREAL SUPPORT FOR THE LONG GAME
Come for the pitch.
Stay for the people.
Membership connects you to the conversations, feedback, and shared experiences that make the founder journey less isolated.
01A room to pitch
Share your product and direction with founders, investors, and mentors.
Bring your idea into the room. A clear pitch opens useful questions, fresh perspectives, and the next conversation.
02Conversations that move you
Exchange ideas, ask better questions, and learn from other founders.
Talk through what you’re building, share the lessons behind your progress, and keep the conversation going beyond one gathering.
03Professional connections
Investor matching, mentor insight, and more purposeful communication.
Connect around sector interests, startup stage, and the questions that matter. Build clearer investor conversations and relationships with relevant professionals.
04A path to the annual Final
Committed teams may be selected for the Founder Trip and Final.
Keep showing up with progress. The annual Founder Trip and Final Pitch Competition bring selected teams together for a shared milestone.
GET STARTEDONE APPLICATION. AN ONGOING CONVERSATION.
Tell us what
you’re building.
The application is open year-round. You can take your first step before the next gathering is announced.
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Pitch
Approved applicants share their startup at a gathering. Event registration and applicant review are handled through the existing process.
TAKE THE FIRST STAGE03↗
Keep showing up
Members return with progress, questions, and lessons. The strongest connections grow through repeated participation.
BUILD FOR THE LONG GAMELONG-TERM APPLICATION
Ready when you are.
Our member and pitch application is always available.
BEFORE YOU APPLYA FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Start with
a clear next step.
Who is 9K Club for?
9K Club is a founder-first community in Dallas–Fort Worth for early-stage entrepreneurs. Gatherings also bring together investors, mentors, operators, and friends of the startup community.
How do I apply to become a member?
Open the member application Google Form and submit your pitch deck for review. New applicants pitch at a 9K Club gathering as part of the process.
Can I attend before I become a member?
Check each event’s Luma page for available ticket types. Current listings include new applicants, existing members, and a sit-in option, subject to approval and availability.
How are event registration and membership connected?
The Google Form starts your member and pitch application. Luma handles registration for individual events. Applying to join and reserving an event ticket are separate steps.
Does joining guarantee a place on the Founder Trip?
The annual Founder Trip and Final Pitch Competition are for selected committed teams. Membership is a starting point for participation and progress, and places are selected through the program.
When is the 2026 Annual Pitch Competition?
The competition is planned for late November. The exact date, venue, and details will be announced. Follow the 9K Club Luma calendar to stay up to date.
APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN
You have something to build.
Find the people who will build momentum with you.