Meet Inspiring Founders in
Your City.

 

Monthly movement-based meetups where ambitious founders build real friendships and sharper business ideas

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✨ Find your people. Move your body. Grow your business.
 
(175+ waitlisted founders)
Serisha Barret

“DMC gave me more than contacts. It put me with the right people, founders who show up, share openly, and help you build something that lasts.”

Founder of Lawyered Up

Sarah Kennan

“I joined for connection. DMC feels human, hikes and coffees turning into friendships, fresh ideas, and inspo that moved my brand forward.”

Founder of Leonista

Nick Coetzee

“Some groups talk big. Here people actually show up. I left every meetup with perspective, accountability, and a mindset shift that changed how I run my business.”

Founder of Mychondria

Phumi Körber

“It is rare to find space where you can be ambitious and honest at once. DMC gave me both, plus a crew that keeps me moving.”

Founder of Kloset Klub

Why we started this.

We started DMC because too many founders are building alone. Burnt out. Disconnected. Surrounded by noise, but craving depth.

We wanted something real, a way for founders to connect through movement, shared values, and conversations that go deeper. Not just about what you do, but who you are.

If you’ve been craving something deeper, you’ve found it.

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And come exactly as you are ♡

How it Works

1. About You

In just 3 minutes, tell us about your business, your current challenges, your movement style, and the types of people who inspire you most. This gives us the foundation to create matches that feel natural from the start.

2. Monthly Matches

This isn’t random. Our system blends dozens of data points, from your energy and values to your growth goals, to match you with three founders in your city who are most likely to connect deeply with you.

3. Members Space

Log in to your private space to see your curated group, learn why you were matched, and view your matches’ details. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on building relationships that matter.

4. Connect

Hike, run, coffee walk, or ocean dip, whatever feels right for the group. Share insights, swap opportunities, and leave each meetup feeling inspired, supported, and ready to take the next step in your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC at a glance

Deep Movement Collective is a community for founders who want real, local connection. Each month, you’re matched into a small group of entrepreneurs in your city to walk, move, and talk honestly about what you’re building. New curated matches drop on the 1st, so your founder circle grows over time.

Each month, you’re matched into a group of four founders, including yourself, through a custom-built algorithm that takes a lot into account: your city, vibe, founder stage, energy, preferred activities, and the type of people you actually want to connect with. It’s not random. It’s designed to feel aligned. You’ll get notified via email and can view your current (and past) matches in your members dashboard, a space where you can explore each founder’s profile, understand their struggles and strengths, and see how you might support each other. Whether it’s a cofounder, mentor, collaborator, or just someone who gets it, the value is in the depth. From there, you can select multiple different meetup options to connect with your matches.

Once you join, you’ll go through a short onboarding flow where we get to know you, your business stage, energy, preferred ways to connect, and what you’re craving more of (mentorship, collaboration, deeper connection, etc). You’ll then unlock your personal dashboard where your monthly matches & meetup options will appear.

Founders, solopreneurs, creatives, mostly in their 20s to 40s. People building cool stuff but also trying to live well, move more, and connect deeper. If you’ve ever felt like you wanted “your people” but haven’t found them yet, you’ll probably find them here.

No worries, not every match will be magic. Sometimes it’s a deep, meaningful convo. Other times, it’s a short run and a laugh. Either way, every month brings a fresh group, and we’ll never pair you with the same people twice.

No problemo. DMC isn’t about being extreme, it’s about movement as a way to connect. A slow beach walk, gentle yoga, or even a deep convo over a coffee walk totally counts. This is about energy, not performance.

We’re growing city by city. Right now we’ve launched in Cape Town, but soon we’ll be available globally. If we are not available in your city yet, you will have the option to sign up to our waitlist and you’ll be notified as soon as we launch in your hometown.

Being part of DMC is actually one of the best ways to meet founders in other cities. If you’re traveling or relocating, just update your city in your member dashboard under the “edit my profile” section. before the 1st of the month. That way, we can match you with local members in your new spot for the next cycle.

Yes. Try DMC for 3 months, and if you don’t love it, we’ll refund you. To qualify for this, you need to attend at least 1 meetup in your city.

Totally. You can cancel or pause your membership anytime. You’re in charge of your journey.

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