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FounderCon 2026 – The AI App Builder Event for Founders

📅 May 30–31, 2026
📍 Marriott Irvine Spectrum | Irvine, California

FounderCon 2026 is designed for founders who don’t just want inspiration—they want to build real technology, gain traction, and scale their companies faster.

This year’s event will lean heavily into one of the biggest shifts happening in startups today: AI-powered apps. Over two days, you’ll learn directly from experienced founders, operators, and investors who have built, launched, and scaled successful technology companies.

You’ll walk away with practical frameworks, real product insights, and a clearer roadmap for building and launching an AI-powered application.


Day 1 – FounderCon Main Event (General Admission)


Day 2 – AI App Building + Inner Circle Sessions


Featuring

Markus Kaulius – Managing Partner, SevenVentures | Author of Play a Bigger Game
John Driscoll – Founder & CEO, Naked Development
Jason Martinez – Co-Founder & Head of Design, Naked Development | Leading the AI App Building Session
Robby Boyd – Partner & Creative Director, Naked Development | FounderCon Host & MC


FounderCon brings together ambitious founders, builders, and investors for a weekend focused on building smarter, moving faster, and creating the next generation of AI-powered companies.

👉 Reserve your seat and join us at FounderCon 2026.

Got an App Idea, but Struggling to Get It Off the Ground?

Unlock the secrets to successful fundraising and learn powerful investor strategies directly from world-renowned app consultant and CEO, John Driscoll.

Don’t miss out!

New FREE MasterClass 

The Proven Framework to Raise $100K in 90 Days for Your App Idea 

No VCs, No Coding, No Experience Required

If you’re building a software company and trying to raise—this episode is required listening.

Boss Bites was an exclusive SXSW event for venture-backed founders and investors in Austin. It was designed to help attendees grow their network in a fun, meaningful way.

Guests enjoyed panels featuring local startup and investor stars, followed by a VIP dinner where they switched seats every course to meet 30+ incredible professionals.

Only 30 seats were available, making it a rare chance to connect with the movers and shakers of the Austin scene.

 

Venture Bowl brought together startup lovers and bowling buffs for an unforgettable night at Bowlero Scottsdale. It was an evening filled with exciting conversations, thought-provoking panel discussions, top-notch networking, delicious food & drinks, and, of course, plenty of bowling fun! 🎳✨


The exclusive event sold out quickly, with only 30 tickets available. Naked Development's Accelerator Members got special access to discounted tickets—reach out to your Account Manager for more info to join us next time!

 

Join us for this awesome conversation about the current state and future of software development, startups, and AI.

 

How One Entrepreneur Turned Uncertainty Into Success


 

Unicorn or Cash Cow? Building a company for the exit you want. 

 

How to Increase App Downloads

Keys to Entrepreneurship