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A curated community for founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Turn genuine relationships into real outcomes.

Rise to the Game.

Upcoming Event
Squash SessionCurated · 10–20 Seats

Founders Squash Networking Session

Structured networking through sport. Get on the same court as founders and operators — where the game creates context and the hierarchy disappears.

18 April 2026
2:00 PM onwards
3rd Floor, University Centre, Ahmedabad University
Club Connect×Ahmedabad UniversityAhmedabad University
About Club Connect

This is not traditional networking.

Club Connect is a curated, members-only community for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders. The purpose is simple: turn genuine relationships into real outcomes.

We believe the best business relationships are built outside the boardroom. When you compete together, collaborate naturally. When you share experiences, trust follows. When trust exists, deals happen.

Our members don't collect contacts. They build partnerships. They invest in each other's ventures. They share opportunities before they hit the market.

900+
Active Members
50+
Events Concluded
10+
Deals Closed
The Starting Point

It begins on the court.

Sport removes hierarchy. CEOs and first-time founders compete as equals. That equality builds trust faster than any conference room.

Golf

18 holes of strategic conversation. Where patience meets opportunity.

Pickleball

Fast-paced rallies mirror fast-moving markets. Agility wins.

Badminton

Quick reflexes, sharp instincts. The same skills that scale startups.

Strategy. Discipline. Resilience. Sharp decision-making under pressure. The qualities that win games are the same ones that build empires.

How It Evolves

From courts to boardrooms.

Every relationship follows a journey. Club Connect accelerates that journey with intentional touchpoints.

01

Sport

Compete together. Build common ground.

Golf mornings, pickleball sessions, badminton leagues. Competition reveals character.

02

Leisure

Relax together. Deepen relationships.

Private dinners, curated experiences, weekend retreats. Conversation flows freely.

03

Dialogue

Exchange ideas. Challenge thinking.

Panel discussions, think tanks, founder circles. Ideas sharpen against other ideas.

04

Action

Launch ventures. Close deals.

Products tested, capital raised, partnerships formed. Relationships become results.

Why It Works

Designed for outcomes.

Not another networking group. A system engineered to create value.

Curated Members

Every member is vetted. High intent only. No passive networkers, no title collectors.

Equality on the Field

Hierarchy dissolves in sport. First-time founders play alongside unicorn CEOs. Skill speaks.

Operator Heavy

Founders and builders outnumber everyone else. Real practitioners, not observers.

Built for Deal Flow

Structured for collaboration. Introductions happen naturally. Opportunities surface fast.

Our long-term vision:

Build a network in the spirit of the PayPal Mafia. High-performing individuals backing each other's ventures and multiplying impact.

Upcoming Events

Where connections happen.

From golf sessions to founder dinners. Every event is designed for meaningful interaction.

Concluded
Golf Session

Founders Golf Morning

A morning on the greens with fellow founders. Strategy discussions between holes.

Ahmedabad
1:30 AM
Limited to 16 spots
Event Concluded
Concluded
Pickleball Session

Pickleball & Pitch

Fast-paced games followed by rapid-fire startup pitches. Court to boardroom energy.

Ahmedabad
10:30 AM
Limited to 24 spots
Event Concluded
Concluded
Dinner

Founder Dinner: Series A Stories

Intimate dinner with founders who recently closed Series A. Raw stories, real lessons.

Ahmedabad
2:00 PM
Limited to 20 spots
Event Concluded
Concluded
Badminton Session

Badminton League Kickoff

Inaugural badminton league for the community. Monthly matches, quarterly championships.

Ahmedabad
12:30 PM
Limited to 32 spots
Event Concluded
Concluded
Panel Discussion

Investor Roundtable

Closed-door discussion with active angel investors. Bring your questions, leave with clarity.

Ahmedabad
9:30 AM
Limited to 30 spots
Event Concluded
Squash Session

Founders Squash Networking Session

Structured networking through sport. A curated session connecting students with founders and operators through squash-based interaction — where the game creates context and the court removes hierarchy.

Ahmedabad, 3rd Floor, University Centre, Ahmedabad University
8:30 AM
Limited to 20 spots
Membership

Selective by design.

We review every application. Quality over quantity. Always.

Club Connect is for

  • Founders building or scaling ventures
  • Operators at high-growth startups
  • Angel investors and VCs
  • Senior executives seeking new opportunities
  • Builders with high intent and energy

Club Connect is not for

  • Passive networkers collecting contacts
  • Title seekers without substance
  • Those looking for quick transactional wins
  • Consultants pitching services
  • Anyone not ready to give before they take

Ready to join?

Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. If accepted, you'll receive an invitation to your first event.

Join the Community

The game is already in play.
Are you in?

Limited seats. High standards. Real outcomes. Apply now and start playing at a higher level.

Rise to the Game.