Camp BTV
Presents
October 23-25
Soquel, California
Who’s excited…?
Grow, play, and connect.
Here’s the thing.
You’re a big dreamer, with an amazing vision, and you back it all up with mega-hustle. It’s three of the reasons why we were so excited to partner with you.
And…
We know it isn’t the easiest to find — and prioritize — time to take a step back and assess how you are, who you are, what you’re building (in addition to the product vision), and who else you can easily turn to for answers and inspiration.
To glean deeper insight, and to uncover and develop the tools that ensure you’re growing into the successful leader you want to be.
So, we carve out a few days each year to help you do just that:
Grow: as a human.
Which inevitably changes how you show up as a partner, parent, friend, boss, leader, you name it.
Play: to reinvigorate your creativity, sense of ease, and passion.
Studies show how play unlocks new solutions and increased wellbeing. With BTV, we don’t sleep on the value of play!
Connect: with fellow brilliant people who are largely in the same boat as you.
Remember that you don’t have to go it alone, and forge relationships you can lean on way after Camp ends.
This is why we do our founder retreats differently…
We focus on your wellbeing.
You’re a founder, but first and foremost, you’re a human.
Our central intentions are to bring you to a place where you can…
☑️ tap into rejuvenating playfulness, courageous creativity, and that ever-elusive need: relaxation.
read: fill your own cup before returning to your laptop on Saturday night :)
☑️ learn from experts and coaches about how to enhance your holistic skillsets as successful leaders and decision makers.
☑️ foster lasting relationships with Team BTV + the rest of our amazing portfolio of founders, ranging from Pre-Seed to Series D.
"I'm grateful for the energy and connection with others facing a similar journey."
“I felt like I got to know a wider range of the BTV community…there is so much value in just talking about everyone’s businesses and how they think through problems.”
The things our founders expect to experience each year
Grow as a Leader
Through sessions centered on things like…
intrinsic values
conscious leadership
co-founder relationships
dynamic decision making
creative problem solving
Unlock Business Blockers
Through kismet convos and expert sessions centered on things like…
finding PMF
team & culture
sales & GTM
fundraising & storytelling
doing a lot with a little (time & money)
Relax & Reenergize
Through fun & pleasure! Like…
hammock naps
goofy games
group hikes, runs, & yoga
swimming & ice baths
yard games, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, all of the sportballs
The things we’re doing this year to keep it fresh!
Experts & Coaches
We’re bringing you expert advice and perspectives from new coaches who have been in your shoes and will help you see around the corner, get unstuck, and level up.
New Games
What’s more fun than throwing axes, climbing rock walls, swimming, or shooting hoops?
Making them all into [friendly] competitions!
Who here has heard of The Amazing Race…?
Going Deeper
You’ll have more time to delve deeper with your fellow founders and coaches into the topics, discussions, and ideas that pique your interest.
"The founder-led session made us re-think how we run aspects of our businesses by learning from other's experiences a step or two ahead, or from their previous roles at other startups."
“The business sessions were very introspective, even therapeutic. I came back from Camp very reflective on myself and the business, and with tangible things I want to apply.”
Schedule Teaser
Thursday
SF -> the Redwoods!
☑️ 10:00am: A shuttle bus takes everyone from our BTV office 1.5 hours South, to Stone Creek Village at Kennolyn Camps
☑️ Lunch and dinner
☑️ Epic team games (bring your A game…!)
☑️ Expert session led by coaches in leadership, business, wellbeing, startups, and more
☑️ Fireside with BTV: candid feedback from founders to our team, + AMA with the team
☑️ Late-night games and side quests
Friday
Choose your adventure.
☑️ Get moving! Morning yoga, nature hike/run, challenge a founder to a 1:1 on the bball court or soccer field…
☑️ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
☑️ Expert sessions led by coaches in leadership, business, wellbeing, startups, and more
☑️ Fellow-founder-led sessions: learn from each other on the key topics you’re all maneuvering through
☑️ Pool + ice baths
☑️ Classic camp games, with a competition twist!
☑️ Party time! + Late-night games, & side quests
Saturday
Return home rejuvenated.
☑️ Get moving! Morning yoga, nature hike/run, challenge a founder to a 1:1 on the bball court or soccer field…
☑️ Breakfast and to-go lunch
☑️ Photoshoot opportunities
☑️ 11:00am: a shuttle bus leaves Camp, arriving back at our BTV office around 12:30pm
The Location:
Stone Creek Village at Kennolyn Camps
📍8400 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
90 minutes south of San Francisco, we return to nature.
Tucked into the serene Redwoods, we'll connect in community and unplug from the usual.
New venue,
new adventures:
trapeze &
ropes course!
Those who’ve been to Camp BTV know, the experience is kinda hard to describe in words…
More nice words from our founders
“Getting insights into Jake and Sheel’s thinking and the time with professional coaches on various topic were all super useful.”
“Not only did I get better connections to the portfolio (including potential partners), but it was a great experience for us as a founding team! And a wonderful break from our day to day.”
“I made genuine connections that are now lifelong friends, got tactical advice on key problem areas for our business… I'd go again next weekend if you were doing one!”
“Y’all got me to focus back on why I founded a company: to build a great culture!”
We dare you…
watch this and tell us you don’t want to come to Camp!
