
Day 1
Welcome & Red Carpet Gala
Friday 4 December 2026
FOUNDER Island Fest | Madeira, December 4-10, 2026
2,000+ entrepreneurs
have escaped with us since 2019
Best Retreat 2025Global Nomad Awards
49+ retreats since 2019
Sponsored by
MemberForbes Coaches Council
49+retreats hosted
since 2019
Before I tell you what this event is about, I want to share a short story, so you understand why I built it, and why this will be a life-changing experience for you.
At 14, I became homeless. Living in shelters, I saw how people became a victim of their environments, and blamed others for it. I made myself a promise: I would never let that happen to me. Because of this experience I have learned:
This isn’t the typical conference where you collect business cards and never connect again. It’s a holistic experience, where entrepreneurs who are done with small talk, playing small, come together to make real moves. Growing personally, professionally, financially, and emotionally.
Where partnerships worth $100K+ form over dinner.
Where your next hire finds you.
Where the clarity you’ve been chasing finally clicks.
And where you remember why you started this journey in the first place.
Here's What Actually Happens When You Join Us:
Expand your network with the RIGHT people (not just more people)
Create partnerships and opportunities that actually move the needle on your revenue
Finally get the clarity you need to scale without burning out
Recharge completely so you come back sharper, stronger, and ready to win
The ROI is real: Our past attendees have closed over $1M+ in deals, found their key team members, and completely transformed their business strategies in just 7 days!
For 7 days, this island becomes YOUR space to:
Plus, we handle everything. You just show up ready to grow.
Sponsored by




The Global Nomad Awards recognized us because we don't just host events.
We create transformation.
Since 2019, we've hosted 49+ retreats and 2000+ entrepreneurs who walked away with:
High-ticket deals closed
Key hires made on the spot
Business breakthroughs that changed everything
And friendships that last for life

Day 1
Friday 4 December 2026

Day 2
Saturday 5 December 2026

Day 3
Sunday 6 December 2026

Day 4
Monday 7 December 2026

Day 5
Tuesday 8 December 2026

Day 6
Wednesday 9 December 2026

Day 7
Thursday 10 December 2026
The detailed program will be provided max 1 week before kick-off. We daily have a mix of workouts, workshops, talks, and connection sessions with the following timetable (times can be changed due to request or weather circumstances)
More of the 2026 line-up
Our Speakers Featured In:
What Makes Founder Island Fest Different?
Because you deserve to feel like the champion you are
See Madeira like locals do
We match you with YOUR people
Reset your nervous system
V-Gala Royale Extravaganza (think Casino Royale meets Moulin Rouge)
Where million-dollar deals get discussed
Because scaling requires inner peace
We've designed every detail so you can focus on what matters: growing your business while actually enjoying your life.
Let's talk numbers for a second.
If ONE connection leads to a client worth $5K-$100K, you've already 10X'd your investment. (We've had over $1M in direct deals between previous participants.)
Implementing one strategy from our masterminds that increases your monthly revenue by just 10%? That's thousands—potentially tens of thousands—annually.
The cost of burnout is massive. Investing in your mental health HERE prevents expensive therapy, health issues, and bad business decisions later.
This isn't just workshops. It's a founder experience in one of the world's most beautiful islands.
Your pass
One client like that covers your pass
6.7×
That's €8,505 left over — from a single introduction.
An illustration, not a promise. Past attendees have closed $1M+ in deals with each other.
"This network has been incredible for me. I got access to people I would never get access to, found new opportunities, and strategic partnerships on a global level. A+."
Derek SmithStrategic Communications Consultant"It's fun, it's therapy, it's being productive, it's learning new things, new skills, seeing new and beautiful things staying at an amazing accommodations at the retreats!"
Raluca MarcuSoftware Engineer"In the first week already I grew so much in myself and in my business (I got two new clients!) by surrounding myself with the right people."
Erin ButlerDigital MarketerHear it from them

Former COO BossBabe

Founder Business Method Podcast

Founder Soma Breath

Founder & Content Creator

Real Estate Investor
Celebrating years of Founder Island Fest!

After five great years, we’re resetting the slate for our sixth annual December event to focus purely on the founder's journey. The Great Unwritten strips away the typical corporate noise, bringing visionaries together in a blank-canvas environment to spark raw innovation and next-level collaborations.
DRESS CODE:
Step onto the red carpet as a masterpiece on a blank canvas. We are looking for high-fashion, avant-garde silhouettes—think dramatic tailoring, structured layers, and sharp lines in 100% pure white.
Be elegant AND extra.

Secure your spot now:
BASIC PASS
or 2 payments of €747.50
GET YOUR TICKET EARLY NOW!
7-day access to the event venue
Daily workshops, talks, & sessions
Daily fitness sessions
Coworking space with fast Wi-Fi
Access to our curated network
On-site 1:1 Business Coaching
On-site 1:1 Mindfulness coaching
Stay in 4* ocean front spa and boutique hotel
Access to Jacuzzi, Saunas, Pools
Extensive breakfast buffet
Access to daily 3-course network dinners
Airport transfer
Island exploration day
Premium Welcome Package
PREMIUM PASS
€2,795ONLY
or 2 payments of €1,397.50
GET YOUR TICKET EARLY NOW!
Stay in one of 4* ocean front spa & boutique hotels
Extensive breakfast buffet
Access to Jacuzzi, Saunas, Pools
Access to Daily 3-Course Network Dinner
Airport transfer
Island exploration day
Premium Welcome Package
7-day access to the event venue
Daily workshops, talks, & sessions
Daily fitness sessions
On-site 1:1 Business Coaching
On-site 1:1 Mindfulness coaching
Co-working space with fast Wi-Fi
Access to our curated network
This is the all-inclusive founder experience. You show up. We handle everything. You leave transformed.
I know saying YES to an experience like this is a big decision.
So here's my promise:
If you show up fully on Day 1 and don't feel this is everything we promised (and more), we'll refund your ticket.
No drama. No questions asked.
That's how confident I am that this will change your business—and your life.
Book a free 30-minute call with Michelle’s team. Ask anything, find the right pass, and get an honest answer on whether this week is right for you.
Get every question answered
Find the pass that fits you
Zero pressure, no hard sell
Real people, not a sales script. You'll speak with the team behind 49+ retreats.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Book your free call
30 minutes with Michelle's team
Can't find a slot that works? Email [email protected]
No, it is not possible to apply several vouchers, discounts, or early-bird offers for the same experience.
You can choose to pay the full amount at the time of booking or select our split payment option.
The detailed program will be provided max 1 week before kick-off. We daily have a mix of workouts, workshops, talks, and connection sessions with the following timetable (times can be changed due to request or weather circumstances)
Please find here more about our general terms and conditions and cancelation policy.
If the participant decides to cancel within 24 hours from the submission of the payment (either in full or as an initial deposit), 100% of the amount paid will be refunded.
If the participant cancels their booking 60 days or more prior to the start of the program, 95% of the full ticket price will be refunded; the other 5% will be forfeited to cover the refund cost.
If the participant cancels their booking within 60 days prior to the start of the program, all payments are non-refundable.
However, the participant may transfer the participation to another person or use the amount paid as a credit toward participation in the following year's event.
There will be enough time to get work done but we advise you to work approx. 10 hours during our experience.
You ARE on an Escape while staying at amazing places with amazing people and we want you to experience it to the fullest! You can work more hours of course, but we would highly recommend enjoying the retreat to the fullest.
We always listen to everyone's preferences and work schedule, while trying to make it work the best as possible.
Daily workshops, group training by a personal trainer, access to all facilities, Wi-Fi, and curation of the group.
Only for PREMIUM Tickets: stay in one of 2 luxury accommodations, daily extensive breakfast, daily dinner.
Check the specific packages for more details.
Flights and travel costs, medical insurance, and all activities and meals outside the program.
Check the specific packages for more details.
Our signature retreats are in a smaller, more intimate setting, with approximately 15 people. It is a peer-to-peer mentoring week where you will learn from each other during masterminds, skillshares, and different workshops.
Founder Island Fest is a bit bigger, with about 150+ people. We have top-class speakers and different workshops than in the Level Up Club Business Retreat. The retreat is great if you want to go more into depth and have more personal connection with the others. The fest is great if you want to join talks of experts and simply wish to meet more people.
Our Escapes are designed for remote working professionals. The average age of the people who join us is mostly between 22 and 55 years old. Our participants mostly work as a freelancer, work remotely for a company, people who have their own business, or entrepreneurs who are building their start-up.
We've hosted 2000+ founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers, business owners, digital founders, and creatives who work in a variety of industries such as E-commerce, Software Engineering, Digital Marketing, Strategy Consulting, Media Buying, Brand Strategy, PR & Communication, Project Management, Virtual Assistance, Music Production, Videography, Photography, Blogging, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Recruitment, Web Development, Sales & automation, and many more.
Right now, you have two choices:
The entrepreneurs who say YES to experiences like this? They're the ones who scale.
Your move.

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