THICKER
THAN WATER
Where Founders Disconnect to Reconnect.
THICKER
THAN WATER
Where Founders Disconnect to Reconnect.
How we started
Built by Founders,
for Founders
What started as a kite trip between close friends has grown into a global community of creators, operators, and visionaries. At the heart of FKC is one simple belief: that the best connections happen when we step outside our roles and back into the wind.
How we started
Built by Founders,
for Founders
What started as a kite trip between close friends has grown into a global community of creators, operators, and visionaries. At the heart of FKC is one simple belief: that the best connections happen when we step outside our roles and back into the wind.
How we started
Built by Founders
for Founders
What started as a kite trip between close friends has grown into a global community of creators, operators, and visionaries. At the heart of FKC is one simple belief: that the best connections happen when we step outside our roles and back into the wind.
For invitees only
For invitees only
Our events are open exclusively for founders, entrepreneurs & investors. To receive an invitation, just complete the application process.
Our events are open exclusively to founders, entrepreneurs, and investors. To receive an invitation, complete the application process.
1. Join Us
FKC events are invite-only for founders, entrepreneurs, and investors. To apply, complete the short form and tell us a little about yourself.
2. Trusted Collective
We value real connection and trust, so we bring together like-minded thinkers, founders, and kitesurfers. If selected, we’ll send you a personal invitation to join us for your first FKC experience.
3. Shared Experience
We host three annual events, each uniquely themed to help you reset and broaden your perspective on business, life, and the world. You'll hear real stories and honest exchange from the community, with curated guests and formats offering fresh insights.
4. Meaningful Connection
While FKC isn’t a business-first network, many partnerships, ventures, and even an FKC marriage and baby, have grown from the serendipity sparked at our events.
Our Values
Founders Kite
Club Values
At FKC, presence matters more than performance. We value depth over scale, curation over crowds, and purpose-driven play as a path to clarity. Our members connect not through ego but through trust, adventure, and shared momentum, on and off the water.
Our Values
Founders Kite
Club Values
At FKC, presence matters more than performance. We value depth over scale, curation over crowds, and purpose-driven play as a path to clarity. Our members connect not through ego but through trust, adventure, and shared momentum, on and off the water.
Our Values
Founders Kite Club Values
At FKC, presence matters more than performance. We value depth over scale, curation over crowds, and purpose-driven play as a path to clarity. Our members connect not through ego but through trust, adventure, and shared momentum, on and off the water.
Extraordinary events
Extraordinary events
Extraordinary events
Extraordinary events
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our members say
I recently joined my first FKC in Tarifa as a guest speaker and had an amazing time! It was relaxed yet well organized, with inspiring (social) entrepreneurs and open, genuine conversations. FKC brings together like-minded kitesurfers who support each other’s ideas and projects - heartwarming and fun. I’ll definitely be back!
Dennis Karpes
Founder and Social Entrepreneur
at
Dance4Life & the Naga Foundation
The Netherlands
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our members say
I recently joined my first FKC in Tarifa as a guest speaker and had an amazing time! It was relaxed yet well organized, with inspiring (social) entrepreneurs and open, genuine conversations. FKC brings together like-minded kitesurfers who support each other’s ideas and projects - heartwarming and fun. I’ll definitely be back!
Dennis Karpes
Founder and Social Entrepreneur
at
Dance4Life & the Naga Foundation
The Netherlands
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our participants say
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our
participants say
Don’t take our word for it
Here’s what our
participants say
I recently joined my first FKC in Tarifa as a guest speaker and had an amazing time! It was relaxed yet well organized, with inspiring (social) entrepreneurs and open, genuine conversations. FKC brings together like-minded kitesurfers who support each other’s ideas and projects - heartwarming and fun. I’ll definitely be back!
Dennis Karpes
Founder and Social Entrepreneur
at
Dance4Life & the Naga Foundation
The Netherlands
I love FKC! Where else can you go kitesurfing in amazing places with like-minded, inspiring humans and have every last detail planned out for you? From the inspiring talks to the epic kitesurfing and clinics with pros, test gear, great food, and the best photographer ever, the best part is undoubtedly the people!! I can’t wait to join another event.
Lauren Lipcon
Entrepreneur and Founder
at
Injury Funds Now
Miami, USA
Imagine your best kitesurfing session, the wind is steady, the water is smooth, and you’ve nailed that move you’ve been dreaming about. Now imagine the most stimulating conversation you’ve had about entrepreneurship with amazing new friends. When combined, the two result in only one dimension of FKC. It’s an experience like no other.
Vlad Glebov
Founder
at
CoLife
Canada
I recently joined my first FKC in Tarifa as a guest speaker and had an amazing time! It was relaxed yet well organized, with inspiring (social) entrepreneurs and open, genuine conversations. FKC brings together like-minded kitesurfers who support each other’s ideas and projects - heartwarming and fun. I’ll definitely be back!