SD Founders Hike & Sunrise Dance Party - October 2025 SD Startup Week Edition
Friday, October 10, 2025, 6:30 AM PDT – 8:30 AM PDT
Torrey Pines Gliderport · 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hosted by Neal Bloom
San Diego Startup Week Edition, kick it up a notch! 6:30am hike 7:30am sunrise dance service by Church of Music + coffee truck + networking 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 ☕ Startup Coffee Truck waiting at the finish for your morning fuel 🎶 Post-Hike Beach Dance Party with Church of Music - one of San Diego’s most loved community DJs, bringing their sunrise vibes straight to our founder family 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, Tribe Coffee, Church of Music. https://www.tribecoffee.net/