SD Founders Hike – November 2025

San Diego Startup Week Edition, kick it up a notch!
6:30am hike

Start your Startup Week with San Diego’s most unique tradition: the monthly Founders Hike, where early-stage founders, funders, and community builders gather for a sunrise hike, real-time connections, and a dose of inspiration.

For over 2 years, this hike has grown from a small circle of founders into a monthly ritual.
Along the way, we’ve added beach cleanups with local nonprofits, spin-offs like Founders Plunge, Surf, and countless serendipitous connections.

This special Startup Week edition levels up the experience:

• Sunrise hike + beach cleanup — walk, talk, and leave the beach better than we found it

Whether you’re a founder, funder, or just startup-curious, this is the place to cap an epic Startup Week journey.

Meet at Gliderport parking lot at 6:30 AM sharp
Buckets and grabbers provided for beach cleanup
Wear comfortable shoes for hiking in sand

​We start hiking at 6:35am, rain or shine! It’s a serious hike up!

Thanks to partners Surf Vultures!