Why we exist

Born out of frustration with large, boring, and often transactional networking events, Arthur launched YES Club in June 2025 with a simple goal: to create meaningful experiences for founders who are still in the thick of building.

Early-stage founders are some of the busiest people on the planet. Small or no team, constant pressure, a million hats to wear, and very little time to waste. Traditional networking events can feel like a risk of precious time, low curation, forced small talk, loud rooms, and no guarantee you’ll leave with anything meaningful.

But Arthur believes deeply in the power of bringing the right people together, more intentionally. Because one conversation, one piece of advice, or one meaningful connection at the right time really can change everything.

That’s why YES Club exists.

To help purpose-led founders connect and grow through the power of community. We host carefully curated, phone-free, in-person experiences designed to spark deeper conversations, peer learning, and the relationships that become a powerful support network.

No pitching, no name dropping, no performative networking, just founders building with heart, sharing what’s real, and leaving with fresh energy, perspective, and a few new people in their corner.

Our mission is to build the most powerful peer support network for early-stage founders in the world, one dinner at a time.

If you’re an early-stage founder in the thick of it, we’d love to have you at the table.