A different kind of founder retreat · Lisbon, Portugal
Step away from the daily rush and give yourself the time, space and inspiration to grow — both as an entrepreneur and as a person.
Spend a week working on your business, exploring new ideas, tackling challenges and learning from experienced entrepreneurs who have built and scaled businesses themselves.
Growing yourself is an inner journey. How often do you turn inward and take time to discover what's really there? How much of your true self do you show in your business and to the world? What touches you deeply — and how does it become a driving force, or something that holds you back and makes things feel difficult?
Together, we'll explore themes like self-awareness, confidence, authenticity, charisma and presence — learning to be more fully yourself, more connected to others and more present in the moment.
All in a beautiful, relaxed setting near Lisbon, with plenty of freedom to think, work, reflect, connect with nature and simply enjoy life.
Real business growth. Meaningful personal growth. Space for both.
Three pillars
Make real progress on your business.
Step away from day-to-day distractions and focus on your challenges, opportunities and next steps. Develop your ideas, sharpen your strategy and gain new perspectives from experienced founders and business leaders.
Get to know the person behind the entrepreneur.
Explore who you really are, what has shaped you, what drives you and what may be holding you back. Discover how self-awareness, presence, confidence, authenticity and charisma influence the way you live, lead and connect with others.
Space to think. Space to breathe. Space to enjoy life.
Relax by the pool, enjoy the wellness facilities, walk along the waterfront, explore nature or discover Lisbon and the Atlantic coast. Leave room for spontaneous conversations, new perspectives and moments of reflection.
The experience
Each day weaves together four elements.
Morning
Guided conversations, personal reflection and embodiment practices exploring self-awareness, emotional patterns, authenticity and presence.
Midday
Inspiring, interactive sessions with founders and business leaders who have built and grown companies. Opportunity for conversations, feedback and personal mentoring around your business challenges.
Afternoon
Dedicated hours to work on your plans, strategy and priorities, independently or alongside other participants.
Always
Every day includes substantial free time. Work a little longer, enjoy the pool, take a walk, explore the surroundings or simply do nothing.
No packed schedules. No information overload. Just the right balance of guidance, inspiration and freedom to grow.
The people
You'll spend the week alongside experienced entrepreneurs from international business, startups, technology, scaling, strategy and finance.
All our experts share a background at INSEAD, one of the world's leading international business schools.
Not formal lectures — real conversations. Honest feedback over breakfast, a strategy question on a waterfront walk, personal access to people who have been where you are.
Our mentors and facilitators will be introduced here soon.
The place
The retreat takes place at Praia do Sal in Alcochete, Portugal — comfortable accommodation in a peaceful resort environment, close to Lisbon.
Practical details
Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Arrival and departure dates are flexible. For private founding-team retreats, we can arrange dates and a format that work for your team.
Want to stay longer? Extend your stay on request and enjoy extra time to work, reflect or unwind at your own pace.
Indicative price per person
From €1,900 to €2,200
For the seven-day retreat, depending on room type.
We have various room types: single bed with shared bathroom, single bed with private bathroom, and double bed with private bathroom.
Your personal quote is tailored to your room preference and length of stay.
Join your way
Private groups can request tailored dates and formats.
All dates are provisional and subject to group confirmation.
Who is it for?
From first product and market validation to early growth and scaling. Whether you're a solo founder or part of a founding team, this retreat is for people who want to make meaningful progress in their business while investing in their own personal development.
No specific industry required. Just curiosity, ambition and an open mind.
Private retreats for founding teams are also possible. Contact us to explore tailor-made dates and formats.
Get in touchRegister your interest
Tell us a little about yourself, or request a conversation. No payment required.