Hackers/Founders

Hackers/Founders (H/F) is a global community established in 2008 by Jonathan and Laura Nelson, aimed at supporting technology entrepreneurs.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional hubs in Amsterdam, Medellín, Berlin, and London, H/F has become one of the largest networks of technology founders worldwide. The organization operates as a volunteer group and has hosted over 5,000 events in 200 cities, attracting more than 350,000 attendees annually. H/F provides a range of services tailored to tech entrepreneurs, including concierge and advisory services, community networking through local meetups, and accelerator programs. Their H/F Co-op program helps founders refine their business models and prepare for fundraising. Additionally, H/F offers investment vehicles like HACKFund, which focuses on FinTech and InsurTech opportunities, and HACKVC, a blockchain-based venture fund. The organization serves technology entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, and pre-IPO companies, connecting them with valuable insights and resources from Silicon Valley.