The People WhoHelp You See Clearer.

FounderTrailz mentors are seasoned operators and investors focused on human connection, providing startup insights and support to help you gain clarity through strategy.

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Mentors Who’ve Walked the Trail.

Our mentors are experienced founders, operators, and investors who walk the Trail with you, sharing unique perspectives and real lessons from their journeys.

Beth Susanne

Global Pitch Coach | $10B+ Raised
  • Helps founders tell a story investors remember — and fund.
  • Trained 3,500+ startups in pitch clarity, from Oxford to Silicon Valley.
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Miguel Quintana 

UX Researcher | Mindful Innovation Mentor
  • Helps founders access deep insight by connecting psychology with product.
  • Builds founder resilience through self-awareness and mindful leadership.
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Doreen Huber

Partner at EQT Ventures | Former COO at Delivery Hero
  • Shares what really works when scaling fast under pressure.
  • Brings raw, real insight from building and backing high-growth ventures.
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Kai Buehler

Serial Entrepreneur | Early Investor in Honey (acq. by PayPal)
  • Helps founders refine models and pitch like an insider.
  • Combines deep founder experience with investor mindset and global reach.
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Gesine Haag

Marketing Strategist | Ex-Amazon, Peloton, Armed Angels
  • Helps founders build brands that stand for something and scale with soul.
  • Expert in international growth, purpose-driven positioning, and customer connection.
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Michael Schwarz

Founder at FUNQ’ | Ex-Innovation Director, Coca-Cola
  • Translates bold product ideas into market-ready consumer brands.
  • Brings 10+ years of global brand, go-to-market, and sustainability strategy.
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Gerry Haag

Ex-COO Badoo | GM Marketplace Amazon | Strategy Expert
  • Translates big ideas into systems that actually scale.
  • Helps you simplify, prioritize, and build traction with confidence.
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Iñaki Fuentes

Ex-COO TravelgateX | Startup Mentor | Tech & Travel Operator
  • Brings structure and speed to early-stage chaos.
  • Helps founders go from vision to execution with a calm, operator mindset.
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Sebastián Lora

Pitch Coach | TEDx Speaker | 500K+ YouTube Followers
  • Helps founders speak with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
  • Trains you to own the room — pitch, boardroom, or main stage.
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What Happens on a Trail?

Out in nature, the noise fades. The big questions get louder.
FounderTrailz follows a proven 3-day arc to help you zoom out, reconnect with your vision, and walk away with a crystal-clear path forward.

Day 1:

Ground Truth — Arrival, Reflection & Opening Circle

Unplug and land. You’ll ease into the trail with intention — setting the tone, meeting fellow founders, and opening space for real connection.
Guided conversations and peer reflections help surface what’s beneath the surface — so you can name the challenge that brought you here.

Day 2:

Strategy in Motion, 1:1 Mentoring Walk, talk, pressure-test.

Tactical mentoring, live frameworks, and founder-to-founder deep dives — no slides, just progress.

Day 3:

Clarity Session, Sharing Insights, Commitments

Connect the dots. Commit to your next bold step.
You’ll leave refocused, recharged and with a plan that’s not theoretical — it’s yours.

UpcomingTrailz.

Join our Trailz retreats—unique founder experiences that foster clarity, connection, and strategic insight in nature. Perfect for early-stage startup leaders looking to grow.

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Fundraising & Pitching Trail

Nov 13–15, 2025
Puerto de Sóller, Mallorca, Spain

Sharpen your pitch and refine your raise strategy — with real feedback from top-tier investors. All while hiking the wild, winding trails of the Tramuntana mountains alongside founders on the same journey.

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Resilience & Founder Wellbeing Trail.

Jan 2026 (TBD)
Canary Islands, Spain

Refocus your energy and reconnect with your “why.”
This Trail blends deep founder self-work with mindful movement across volcanic paths, coastal views, and the untamed beauty of the Canary Islands.

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Finding Product-Market Fit Trail

Mar 2026 (TBD)
Sitges, Spain

Unpack what your customers actually want.
Challenge assumptions, pressure-test your positioning, and leave with 3 lean experiments to validate what truly matters — in the hills above the sea, just outside Barcelona.

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Don’t Miss the Next Trail.

Trailz fill up fast — and spots are limited. Join the FounderList to be the first to hear about new dates, themes, and early access invites.
No spam. No noise. Just the next right step, when you’re ready to take it.

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