<h1>Founders' community grows 300% to over 300 members with 4% acceptance rate from 17,000 applications</h1> A founders' community has completed one year and expanded 300% from 30 to over 300 members across two cities. The invite-only club maintains a 4% acceptance rate from 17,000 applications, focusing on authentic relationships rather than business networking. The organization has hosted over 50 meetups and plans to launch a third chapter in the capital. The founder emphasizes creating a home-like environment where entrepreneurs can connect without performance pressures, distinguishing it from traditional networking platforms through peer learning and shared experiences.