The right room for better decisions.
We’ve been building this platform of trust for 15+ years, supporting leaders in dozens of industries across more than 25 tech hubs.
What Makes
Us Different
Powderkeg was born out of real founder experience.
For nearly two decades, we’ve been building, supporting, and growing a community of tech leaders across the U.S. Our members have scaled companies through downturns, raised hundreds of millions, and exited for nine figures.
Along the way, we’ve learned something simple but powerful: the right room changes everything.
Scaling alone is slow, expensive, and dangerous.
When leaders make high‑stakes calls in isolation, they pay a loneliness tax—slower decisions, pricier mistakes, weaker hiring. Powderkeg eliminates that tax by creating rooms where leaders can:
Take the mask off.
Pressure-test tough decisions.
Share what’s really working (and what’s not).
Get warm introductions that make a real impact.
Experienced Chairs & Facilitators
Mission & Principles
Our mission is simple: help growth-oriented leaders unlock their full potential (without burning out).
We live by principles that protect our members’ time and trust:
Stage-Fit Over Status
Relevance beats vanity metrics.
Confidentiality is Non-Negotiable
What’s said in the room stays in the room.
Give Before You Get
Generosity compounds.
Action Over Optics
Real conversations, real outcomes.
Every member signs on to these principles before joining. Because the room only works when everyone shows up.
Community Partners
A vetted network of founders, investors, and operators who share our belief that better rooms build better companies.
Ready to step into the right room?
Apply in 3 minutes. If you’re a fit, we’ll match you with a group of peers and mentors that protects your time and speeds up your biggest decisions.