Where Founders Become Friends
Burnet, TX
November 9 - 12, 2026As Featured In
Baby Bathwater is exceptional at creating meaningful connections. Every attendee is vetted and there are no sales pitches. Interactions are authentic and valuable.
You won't find corporate panels or shallow pitch decks. Instead, you'll find a tight-knit community of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives. Equal parts retreat, think tank, and party.
We treat it more like a marriage than a transactional partnership.
Hollis Carter, co-founder, on building Baby Bathwater with renowned therapist Esther Perel.
Read the full articleThe participants focus on having real conversations within a framework of trust and candor. Conversations aren't about who has the most prestige, but about which ones are ready to talk about and tackle the specific challenges they face with an overarching theme of kindness.
A Founders “Event,” Minus Everything You Hate About Events.
You walk into a full custom campus built for over 100 founders. No badges, no sponsor stages, no keynote you’d quietly leave early. The venue is never the compromise, because where you are changes the conversations you have. There’s a subtle structure that makes serendipity happen instead of leaving it to luck. No gurus, no hard-set curriculums.
Around 90% of the spots go to longtime members who build their year around this. Any remaining spots are selected from the application list, based on what rounds out the group. Spots are limited and sell out months ahead.
Welcome to the underground haven for founders & CEO’s!
This community unites founders across industries, offering exclusive events and a deeper, annual membership for nurturing long-term professional and personal growth.
If you are in the 5-25 million grow & scale phase, if you’ve transitioned from the initial hustle of entrepreneurship to that of strategic leadership, if you want to have good times with other founders, cut lightyears off your learning curve, and grow financially…
Then join us in Texas this November. We’ll be taking over a premium lakeside retreat just outside of Austin… The perfect setting for a proper Baby Bathwater hoedown. Picture early mornings on the water, golden-hour hangs on the dock, and nights that roll into live music, shared stories, and maybe a little two-steppin’.
Welcome to the underground haven for founders & CEO’s!
This community unites founders across industries, offering exclusive events and a deeper, annual membership for nurturing long-term professional and personal growth.
If you are in the 5-25 million grow & scale phase, if you’ve transitioned from the initial hustle of entrepreneurship to that of strategic leadership, if you want to have good times with other founders, cut lightyears off your learning curve, and grow financially…
Then join us in Texas this November. We’ll be taking over a premium lakeside retreat just outside of Austin… The perfect setting for a proper Baby Bathwater hoedown. Picture early mornings on the water, golden-hour hangs on the dock, and nights that roll into live music, shared stories, and maybe a little two-steppin’.
Welcome to the underground haven for founders & CEO’s!
This community unites founders across industries, offering exclusive events and a deeper, annual membership for nurturing long-term professional and personal growth.
If you are in the 5-25 million grow & scale phase, if you’ve transitioned from the initial hustle of entrepreneurship to that of strategic leadership, if you want to have good times with other founders, cut lightyears off your learning curve, and grow financially…
Then join us in Texas this November. We’ll be taking over a premium lakeside retreat just outside of Austin… The perfect setting for a proper Baby Bathwater hoedown. Picture early mornings on the water, golden-hour hangs on the dock, and nights that roll into live music, shared stories, and maybe a little two-steppin’.
Welcome to the underground haven for founders & CEO’s!
This community unites founders across industries, offering exclusive events and a deeper, annual membership for nurturing long-term professional and personal growth.
If you are in the 5-25 million grow & scale phase, if you’ve transitioned from the initial hustle of entrepreneurship to that of strategic leadership, if you want to have good times with other founders, cut lightyears off your learning curve, and grow financially…
Then join us in Texas this November. We’ll be taking over a premium lakeside retreat just outside of Austin… The perfect setting for a proper Baby Bathwater hoedown. Picture early mornings on the water, golden-hour hangs on the dock, and nights that roll into live music, shared stories, and maybe a little two-steppin’.
Welcome to the underground haven for founders & CEO’s!
This community unites founders across industries, offering exclusive events and a deeper, annual membership for nurturing long-term professional and personal growth.
If you are in the 5-25 million grow & scale phase, if you’ve transitioned from the initial hustle of entrepreneurship to that of strategic leadership, if you want to have good times with other founders, cut lightyears off your learning curve, and grow financially…
Then join us in Texas this November. We’ll be taking over a premium lakeside retreat just outside of Austin… The perfect setting for a proper Baby Bathwater hoedown. Picture early mornings on the water, golden-hour hangs on the dock, and nights that roll into live music, shared stories, and maybe a little two-steppin’.
“I’m the guy that hates masterminds…I swore them off as not my scene, and didn’t like the vibe & being constantly pitched. I was really resistant to coming here…but this is hands down the best event of any kind that I’ve ever been to. The food, the people, the content…my head is about to explode with all the ideas I have. I’m a convert.”
Chris Kresser
Founder & CEO Chris Kresser LLC
“I was worried before I came to this conference that it would be a bro-fest, but I have been so pleasantly surprised. Not only at the sheer number of women, but at the quality of those women. Every single one that I have met is a badass in her own right. So many people who are amazing at what they do and who are also totally willing to say what they’re not good at – & that is so refreshing.”
Juliet Starrett
CEO, The Ready State
THE FLAGSHIP
The People Are The Product
Choose your own adventure. A workout or a massage, time on the water or a hammock, or one of 18+ content sessions built around what you’re actually working on. The venues are places you’d pick for a vacation. The food is real chefs worth lingering over.
The music keeps you out later than you planned.
Strip all of it away and you’d still leave full, because what you came for is the people. ~100 founders this round, members and newcomers, every one there on purpose. The ones who get what’s keeping you up at night, who hand you a straight answer instead of a pitch. That’s why it works.
- Founders curated one by one, never random
- Accommodations, food, content, entertainment, and wellness, all handled so you never think about logistics
- The hallway conversation that changes how you run things Monday
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
You show up. We handle the rest
THE PEER GROUP YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR
Beth Snyder
FounderBeth Snyder is a serial entrepreneur and founder of over four brands, known for her expertise in leveraging lifetime value to build thriving e-commerce businesses. Motivated by learning and creative problem-solving, she loves applying fresh ideas, refining processes, and collaborating with sharp, innovative teams to create highly designed products that resonate with customers.
Niraj Shah
DKZ EquityNiraj Shah is the founder of DKZ Equity, an M&A advisory firm focused on helping founders create and capture more value when selling their businesses. After co-founding five companies and advising over 50 founders, he brings a strategic lens to growth, exit planning, and long-term value creation. His work is shaped by a personal commitment to building businesses that align with energy, time, and freedom.
Gina Bianchini
Co-Founder, Mighty NetworksGina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks, a platform helping creators, entrepreneurs, and brands build thriving communities, courses, memberships, and events. Previously, she co-founded Ning with Marc Andreessen, growing it to nearly 100 million users. Today, Mighty Networks has helped generate nearly $500 million for the businesses it powers through its technology-driven approach to community building.
Britt Lefkoe
Britt Lefkoe LLCBritt Lefkoe works with founders and executives to navigate rapid change with clarity and confidence. As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, she helps leaders stay grounded, make better decisions, and avoid burnout while everything around them evolves. Her work focuses on the mindset shifts required to cut through noise, manage pressure, and lead effectively through uncertainty.
Michael Jordan
BAD MarketingMichael Jordan is a leading Amazon expert and Founding Partner at BAD Marketing, a 200+ person marketing agency where he built and scaled the agency’s Amazon & Walmart Departments. BAD manages over $300M in annual Amazon revenue and oversees $2M+ per month in ad spend. Michael specializes in full-service Amazon growth – PPC, content, product launches, and growth strategies for 7–9 figure brands as well as Agency growth and operations.
Brooke Cornetet
CEOBrooke Cornetet is the 4th gneration in her famiy’s textile business. After earning a degree from High Point University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University, she took over the company, focusing on culture, technology, and systems. She also launced Anna Elisabeth, a textile brand for interior designers, and is testing another concept set to launch soon.
Rachel Murphy
Founder, The GrafterRachel Murphy is the founder of The Grafter, an advisory firm helping entrepreneurs grow, raise capital, and exit on their own terms. After building and exiting two businesses, including a £13.3 million exit in just 1,000 days, she now helps founders increase company value, prepare for successful exits, and create greater freedom through business ownership.
Jonathan Zucker
President and CEO, The InterTech Group, Inc.Jonathan Zucker is the President and CEO of The InterTech Group, a diversified global holding company with investments across manufacturing, real estate, energy, and financial services. Since 2005, he has led the firm’s growth across multiple sectors and regions. He also played a key role in scaling Z-Man Fishing Products from a small venture into a globally recognized brand.
The Recipe
You won’t be surrounded by a hundred versions of yourself. The guestlist is a deliberate mix, B2C brands, B2B services, investors, mentors, operators who’ve already done the thing, and a few sharp up-and-comers worth betting on. Everyone in it can help you. Nobody in it will sell you. That’s the whole recipe.
NO PITCHING ALLOWED!
Nobody here is going to pitch you. No one works an angle at lunch, slides a deck across the table, or tries to get you to open your wallet. There’s a bigger game to play when this many competent founders are in one place at the same time. So it’s the one rule everyone agrees to before they walk in.
Take selling off the table and you relax. The conversations get honest, the advice gets specific, and the founder next to you stops performing and starts telling you what went wrong last quarter.
“I’ve been in business for over three decades and started six organizations in health and sustainability. We’ve run dozens of events and I’ve participated in hundreds, including some very high end masterminds. I must say that my experience with Baby Bathwater stands at the top: not only do I love the other members, the hosts, the venues and the food, but it rocks my soul, boosts my spirit and teaches me high ROI business processes and methods.”
David Gottfried
CEO, The Gottfried Institute
“It is like nothing I have ever attended or been a part of. An amazing life changing experience. There were over 100 entrepreneurs who gathered to share, learn, have fun and engage. The BBW Crew provided the best food, drink, music and venue. I am so thankful for the friends I met and the knowledge I gained. It is truly special.”
Wendi Mathis Held
President and Founder, True Hero
“As an entrepreneur it’s tough to find your tribe. I feel strongly this whole community espouses my beliefs around entrepreneurship, creating value, authentic convos…it’s a catch-all for me. When it comes to pushing the edge inside of your industry it can be difficult to find people that want to pioneer and develop new concepts…at bbw this is what happens.”
Mikal Abdullah
Founder & CEO, Martial Arts Business Hacks 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt & US Army veteran
“I could not have imagined how amazing an event could be, and this event far exceeded all of my expectations. The food was amazing, the staff and service were impeccable, the location was gorgeous and everyone was so kind and welcoming! Thank you SO much for welcoming me in with open arms. I truly had a blast!”
Torrie Thompson
Doctor & CEO, Meraki Wellness Center
“This is the only event I come to on a regular basis. They curate a phenomenal group, and the fact that not everyone is invited back each time is telling. Each time it’s a better and better group. I’ve been proud and happy to be a part of this.”
Babak Azad
Former CMO, GoodRx Took Beach Body from $100 million to $1 billion
“Baby Bathwater, unlike other conferences. It isn’t cheesy. It’s real. It’s straight up. It is what it is. That’s at a very high level and everybody here operates at a high level and BS is sniffed out from miles away.”
Lauren Imparato
Co-Founder & CEO, The Association Has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Bloomberg, WSJ, Entrepreneur, and Women's Health
“This was the best mastermind event I’ve ever been to. The content was great and the people were top notch. This will serve as a model for how conscious business is conducted in the future. All the elements were there to make it an amazing experience.”
Pedram Shojai
New York Times Best Selling Author, The Urban Monk
THE PEOPLE
Everyone Has Something To Give And Something To Get
There’s no head table. Everyone was personally invited, and everyone paid their own way.
So hang out, ask the question you’ve been sitting on, and grab a drink while you do it (those are on us). The folks sharing content come to learn as much as teach, and if you find yourself on the guestlist, you might be the one they hand the mic to next time.
You’ll go home with a few people you’ll still be talking to in five years, and a notebook full of ideas you’ll use.
Activities: Choose Your Own Adventure
Nobody flies in to sit in a content room all day. Moving around and actually enjoying where you are is half the point, so there’s plenty to get into, and none of it costs you a dime, a reservation, or a single logistic.
Sometimes the conversation you came for happens on a boat, not in a chair.
Pick what you want, skip the rest, and go do nothing if that’s the move.
APPLY NOW
Answers to All Your Questions Right Here
Before the event, all attendees will receive access to the Baby Bathwater event app, which includes the full event schedule and all important details.
Here’s a quick overview to help you plan your time with us in Texas:
Day 1: Arrival in Texas
We’ll provide transportation on Monday, November 9th from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to the venue between 12PM – 5PM local time, every hour, on the hour, making your arrival as smooth as possible. Things officially kick off at the venue at 2PM. Please note that you will not be allowed to check in to your room before 4PM but we will have drinks and snacks available in the meantime.
Days 2 & 3: Fun by the Water
Each day is jam packed with activities! We’ll have morning wellness, a full day of engaging content sessions, and water recreation activities throughout the day. You’ll have time to unwind in between sessions and meals, and we’ll end each day with dinner, live music, and good times.
Day 4: Departure Day
On our final day, brunch will be available throughout the morning/afternoon, and shuttles to the airport will run at 6AM, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM. The event officially concludes at 2PM on Thursday, November 12th.
In order to take advantage of Baby Bathwater provided airport transportation, you will need to arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) between 12PM – 5PM local Texas time on Monday, November 9th.
Your registration includes:
- Participation in the event
- Shared accommodations
- Incredible food
- Unlimited Beverages (No bar tabs!)
- World renowned musical entertainment
- Stimulating content
- Access to all activities and wellness offerings
Click HERE to review our event cancellation policy.
It’s one all-inclusive number, your spot, your stay, food, drinks, transportation, content, and activities all handled once you land. The exact figure depends on the event and your membership status, so we go through it on a quick call. Apply to attend and we’ll lay it all out.
We understand that being an entrepreneur can be a lonely road, which is why we’ve created a community that emphasizes authentic connections and emotional support. At Baby Bathwater, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your experiences and challenges. Through our events and ongoing membership community, you’ll form friendships and connections that provide the understanding, empathy, and encouragement you need to thrive.
The ideal fit for the Baby Bathwater community is a company founder with a success story built on following their instincts, grit, and creativity. They come from various backgrounds and financial levels of success, and typically have a business ranging from 7 to 9 figures. These individuals didn’t necessarily follow traditional career paths, often facing doubts from others, but have proven their resilience and passion for creating. They value genuine connections and understand that status games don’t lead to happiness. With a thirst for life and a commitment to enjoying the ride, our members embrace the entrepreneurial roller coaster and prioritize support, camaraderie, and good times within the Baby Bathwater community.
Ready To Join Us?
Applications are open. Spots are limited. 20 left for Hill Country.
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