Supporting founders
Mentorship and informal founder connections remain central to our work as we create more opportunities for founders to connect and grow.
Founders Circle Update · Fall 2026
Strengthening the Circle. Building what comes next.
Muskoka Founders Circle is taking a purposeful pause from its annual pitch competition in 2026—not from its mission. This year is focused on strengthening mentorship, connection and regional collaboration while preparing for expanded programming in 2027.
A year for foundations
Organizing for impact
There will be no pitch event or pledge campaign in 2026. Instead, we are using this season to catalogue and strengthen our operating documents, improve transparency, clarify how decisions are made and prepare Founders Circle for sustainable growth.
Our work in the community
Supporting founders. Strengthening communities.
Strengthening our communities
Founders remain involved in business-development activity across Muskoka, including efforts to revitalize, expand and better connect the Gravenhurst downtown.
Telling the story better
New founder profiles, finalist stories, winner follow-ups and case studies will begin appearing as our website and communications are updated.
The road to 2027
Our 2027 Plans
Support and explore
Continue to serve the mentoring requests that come to our Circle and explore new opportunities for program growth.
Gather at Muskoka Springs
Join us at Savvy’s new CoWorking location in the Muskoka Springs Building.
Meetings and social gatherings
Offer regular meetings and social gatherings, along with periodic check-ins and pub nights.
Founders Circle Gala
Celebrate our founders during Muskoka Small Business Week—with broader participation and a growing prize fund.
24November 2026
Upcoming community event
Muskoka Founders Circle at Muskoka Springs
Tuesday, November 24 · 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · 220 Bay Street
A wider Circle
Local roots. Shared learning. Growing reach.
As Founders Circle evolves, locally led Circles can collaborate as equals—sharing resources, experience and encouragement while remaining responsive to their own communities.
Local Circle
Muskoka
You can find Founders all over Muskoka, with communications centralized through Savvy Community CoWorking Centre or by emailing us at [email protected].
Established Circle
Parry Sound & Area
Parry Sound & Area is a well-established Circle with its own relationships, activity and strong community leadership.
Future Circles
Community-led growth
We are also connecting with people interested in creating Founders Circles in their own communities, sharing ideas and encouragement as peers.
8
YEARS OF GIVING
37+
BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
14
WINNERS
$115K+
CASH AWARDED
Email:[email protected]
Site: muskokafounderscircle.com