Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

Check-in from 5:00 PM

  • Arrive at the luxury villa in Benissa, Costa Blanca.
  • Settle in, relax, and explore the villa.

Welcome Dinner

  • A gourmet Tapas dinner and drinks in a relaxed setting.
  • A chance to meet fellow founders and start building connections.

Icebreaker Game – “Two Truths and a Startup”

  • Encouraging fun interactions and learning about each other’s startups.

Day 2: Founder Identity & Startup Foundations

Morning:

Founder Role & Identity Workshop

  • Explore your unique strengths and leadership style as a founder through creative activities.
  • Discover how your role influences your startup’s success.

The Why Session

  • Define the deeper purpose behind your startup.
  • Understand how your “Why” drives business decisions and leadership.

Afternoon:

Lunch Break

  • Enjoy a delicious meal while networking.

Business Model Innovation

  • Interactive session on building a scalable business model using the Business Model Canvas.
  • Learn how to adapt and innovate your business model to meet market needs and investor expectations.

Startup Pitch Practice

  • Founders present their startup pitches to the group.
  • Role-play as investors and customers to refine pitches through feedback and real-time scenarios.

Evening:

Dinner & Surprise Activity

  • Enjoy dinner, followed by a surprise activity to foster teamwork, creativity, or personal growth.

Day 3: Brand, Identity, & Pitch Development

Morning:

Branding & Identity Workshop

  • Learn how to create a strong, memorable brand identity that resonates with customers and investors.

Business Model Refinement

  • Continue refining your business model based on feedback from Day 2.
  • Adapt your model for growth and investment readiness.

Afternoon:

Lunch Break

  • Another networking lunch with fellow founders.

Live Interactive Session with F1 Driver Romain Grosjean

  • Gain insights on performing under pressure through a live video session with Romain Grosjean.
  • Learn how to handle high-stakes situations and maintain focus.

Pitch Deck Development

  • Build a winning pitch deck that tells a compelling story.
  • Work on the key elements of an investor-ready pitch deck.

Evening:

Paella Workshop & Dinner

  • Hands-on cooking session where you’ll learn to make Spain’s signature dish.
  • Enjoy the paella with your fellow founders, sharing the day’s learnings and bonding.

Day 4: Growth, Investment & Pitch

Morning:

How to Raise Investment

  • Explore different investment structures (equity, convertible notes, SAFE agreements).
  • Learn strategies for successfully raising capital and closing deals.

What Investors Want

  • Interactive session on understanding investor psychology and expectations.
  • Role-play as both investors and startups to learn how to pitch and negotiate effectively.

Afternoon:

Lunch Break

Live Interactive Session with Top Entrepreneur)

  • Engage in a live video call or in-person session with a successful entrepreneur.
  • Learn about their journey and ask questions on growth, scaling, and overcoming challenges.

Pitch Refinement & Investor Simulation

  • Founders pitch their revised decks to a mock panel (fellow founders and mentors).
  • Receive detailed feedback on how to refine and improve your pitch for real investor meetings.

Evening:

Dinner & Surprise Activity

  • Enjoy a final dinner together, followed by another surprise activity that will challenge and inspire.

Day 5: Reflection, Learnings & Next Steps

Morning:

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing Workshop

  • Reflect on key learnings from the retreat and discuss next steps for your startup.
  • Create a personal action plan and set goals for the months ahead.
  • Get insights on how to maintain momentum and continue growing your startup after the retreat.

Farewell & Checkout by 11:00 AM

  • Say goodbye to fellow founders and leave the retreat with a clear vision for your next steps.