What is a Practical Founder?

A practical founder is the creator and owner who is growing a software (SaaS, AI, payments) business without big VC funding.

Can I bring my co-founder to Summit?

In 2025, Practical Founders CEO Peer Group members can bring a co-founder who would benefit from being in the company of other founders. Since we have limited extra space, approval is needed to confirm the attendance of your cofounder.

What is the cost of Practical Founders Summit?

The conference fee for the Practical Founders Summit is $1500 per founder attendee. This is a very practical fee for a great event. The Practical Founders Summit is a 2-day event held at the Royal Palms Hotel, featuring a conference venue, expert speakers, delicious food, special dinners, and access to additional activities and amenities. We have special discount rates at the Royal Palms Hotel for Practical Founders. Travel is not included.

Practical Founders Summit 2025

August 26-27 at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix

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Practical Founders Summit 2025 Details

Tuesday and Wednesday August 26-27, 2025
Arrive by Monday evening, leave Thursday or whenever you like.
Invitation-only for 35 CEO members of Practical Founders Peer Groups, and select SaaS founders

New this year: Invite your co-founder to join us at the Summit!
$1500 fee per founder to cover costs of venue, food including group dinners, meeting spaces, and activities. We will invoice you in July.

2025 Practical Founders Summit at the Royal Palms Resort

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Program

Expert guest speakers on AI and Growth
Practical Founder expert shares
Organized group sessions with founder peers
In-person quality time with practical founders

Open time to hang out with each other
Fancy dinners together
Special guests experts
Optional activities

Keynote Speaker

Vincent Serpico

AI for Practical Founders in 2025 – The Agents Are Coming.

What’s happening now in the AI stack for B2B software apps?
What opportunities and threats does this create for Practical Founders?
Why are AI agents and workflows the future of SaaS apps?

Vincent was by far the highest rated speaker at last year’s Summit. He will share what has changed in AI and what founders should be thinking about right now. Fast-paced and interactive.

Vincent has built 250+ of software applications over the past 30 years and is at the forefront of practical artificial intelligence for software companies.

Keynote Speaker

Anthony Pierri

Fix Your Positioning, Fix Your Homepage: Lessons from 400+ B2B SaaS Projects

Do people read your website but don’t understand what you do?
Do prospects don’t know why they should pick you over the competition?
Do you serve multiple segments and don’t know where to focus?

Anthony will guide you through the proven process he’s used to position over 400 B2B software companies and show you how to effectively showcase that positioning on your homepage.

+ Interactive exercises and live homepage reviews.

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