OCTOBER 8–9, 2026
Two distinct experiences. One shared intention.
To grow your company.
Practice greater awareness, build authentic relationships, and leave with practical tools for leading what’s next.
What you’ll experience
We won’t fill your notebook.
We’ll fill the person holding the notebook.
Your next stage of growth may not be about strategy. It may be about perspective, awareness, and relationships.
Named to WIRED’s “20 Business Geniuses You Need to Know Now,” Dan Zigmond has built products for billions of people.
Dan spent 25 years at the frontier of technology. Most recently VP of AI & Data at Headspace, he has led as Engineering Director at Apple, Head of Data at YouTube, Lead Data Scientist for Google Maps, Senior Director of Data Science & Engineering at Meta, and Senior Director of Data Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
An ordained Zen priest, Dan received Dharma transmission in the Soto Zen lineage. He chairs the Board of Trustees at San Francisco Zen Center, teaches at Esalen Institute, leads retreats at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, and serves as a trustee of Naropa University.
He is the author of Buddha’s Office and Buddha’s Diet and a contributing editor at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.
Dan uniquely demonstrates—and embodies—the meaning of scaling up and going deep.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
100 Founders & CEOs
EARLY REGISTRATION
$575 through September 18
$680 begins September 19
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
+ Boulder Teahouse
Deepening convenes exceptional founders for a full day of meaningful dialogue, practical frameworks, and shared experiences to expand the capacity of the person and the company.
Light breakfast & music
The Conscious Evolution of a Community of Founders — Arron Mansika & Alex Raymond
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Challenges — Dan Zigmond, AI and data leader, Zen priest, author
Live demonstration with Brighter Neuro Labs
Live demonstration with Reclaim Your Time
Marketing Use Case with Convergence Collective
Meet the people growing Conscious Entrepreneur
Boulder Teahouse — Platform Partner: Creative Alignments
"Entrepreneurialism Transcends Sector" A dialogue with the entire room, facilitated by Stan Hickory, Director, McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Our goal: in the moment insight and breakthrough
The Paradox of Wealth: Generating money and meaning as an entrepreneur — Platform Partner: Conscious Capital
Self-, Interpersonal, and Market Awareness — Arron Mansika
Dedicated time to reflect on what you’ve heard, what it means for your business, and what you'll do with it. Guided prompts will secure the connections we made and turn insights into action for your company. — Platform Partner: Creative Alignments
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Group dining downtown
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Be the hero of our Connections Dinner!
Meet and support dozens of impact-driven founders.
Explore what’s possible: Arron @ ConsciousEntrepreneur.us
Thursday, October 8, 2026
100 Founders & CEOs
Friday, October 9, 2026
20 Founders & CEOs
EARLY REGISTRATION
$750 through September 18
$880 begins September 19
Bluebell Stone Shelter
+ Chautauqua Park
Off-Grid / On-Purpose is a gathering for founders to gain perspective, build genuine relationships, and explore practical ways to lead and live with greater intention.
Chautauqua Park Meadow — Meditation, yoga, Tai Chi
Breakfast, conversation, and mindful one-mile group hike led by Dan Zigmond
Bluebell Mini Amphitheater — Real talk. Real people. Real insight. (Facilities are on site)
Green Mountain — Delve into your entrepreneurial mindset, roadblocks, and breakthroughs with founders who get it and a collection of deeply experienced executive coaches.
Bluebell Stone Shelter — Catered
Green Mountain — Through guided training, you will practice techniques to access and strengthen what inspires you and what grounds you. Priceless.
Bluebell Mini Amphitheater
Chautauqua Dining Hall — Calm, clear, and confident for what’s next.
Friday, October 9th, 2026
About 20 Founders & CEOs
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We support Colorado’s startup community. Pledge 1% with Community Foundation of Boulder County.
Exceptional Founders
They share something deeper than a sector.
Growing and deepening their company coincides with growing and deepening themselves.
They’ve built something real — and invite the next level of growth.
Why They Keep Coming Back

Highwing
“A fantastic experience. Deep personal work alongside 100+ other founders on mindset, empathy, and heart-centered leadership. Energized with renewed purpose.”

Quantegy Labs
“Step out of the day to day and refocus on what really matters.”

Vannin Chief of Staff
“I found acceptance and community with authentic, compassionate, intelligent people. I am filled with overwhelming gratitude and have immense hope for the future.”

ActiVie
Organizations we love
These companies and individuals are helping grow the ecosystem of impact-focused founders.
Interested in supporting this exceptional founder community?
Register
100 participants. One day. The room where serious founders finally exhale.
Questions? hello@consciousentrepreneur.us