Founders Wave

What if the way forward isn’t to push harder, but to step away?

As founders, we’re wired to move fast, think constantly, and never stop building. But the truth is, your mind wasn’t built to perform nonstop. Creativity, clarity, and real problem-solving come when you allow space, when you step back, slow down, and let your brain breathe.

That’s what The Founders Wave is all about. It’s a retreat designed to help you see your challenges differently, to shift from grinding harder to thinking deeper. Through surfing, stillness, and guided connection, you’ll experience how movement and mindfulness work together to restore perspective and spark breakthroughs.

Guided by Cody Hall, entrepreneur, Faces Podcast host, multiple startup exiter, and Marine Corps Recon veteran, along with a team of expert coaches and leaders, you’ll explore a balance between business strategy and personal restoration. This is not about escaping your work, it’s about returning to it renewed, grounded, and sharper than ever.

Because the best founders don’t just build successful businesses, they build lives worth leading.

• 2 nights at Surf Cabo Hotel in San José del Cabo
• Daily breakfast at Seven Seas Restaurant, overlooking the ocean
• Two surf sessions at SurfSurf Cabo with professional instructors
• Welcome beach gathering with light bites and refreshments
• Cocktail hour and two curated dinners, including one off-site farewell dinner
• Expert-led breakout sessions focused on your key headwinds:
• • Operations & leadership systems
  • Sales & marketing strategy
  • Balance & life integration

• Airfare or travel to San José del Cabo
• Ground transportation to and from Surf Cabo Hotel
• Optional spa treatments, personal activities, or extended stays

Info: Ease into the retreat with a relaxed evening by the ocean. Meet fellow founders, enjoy light bites and refreshments, and review logistics for the week ahead. As the sun sets over the Pacific, the tone is set for a transformative experience rooted in connection, clarity, and calm.

Info: Fuel up with a wholesome breakfast overlooking the surf.

Info: Led by Cody Hall, this keynote introduces the philosophy behind Founders Wave, how surfing mirrors entrepreneurship. Cody will also introduce the expert team guiding this retreat experience.

Info: Learn balance, focus, and flow under the guidance of professional instructors. Discover how mastering the ocean’s rhythm parallels leading through uncertainty in business. Most of call, just enjoy the experience!

Info: Return to Surf Cabo Hotel for a nourishing lunch and downtime.

Info: Gather in small groups to explore the key challenges (“headwinds”) founders face in their businesses. Each session is designed to foster honest discussion, shared problem-solving, and actionable insight.
• Finance: Gaining clarity, forecasting stability, and structuring for scalability
• Operations: Systemizing chaos, leading teams effectively, and optimizing processes
• Sales & Marketing: Building predictable growth while staying true to your story
• Balance & Life Integration: Finding alignment between your company’s success and your personal well-being

Info: Return to SurfSurf Cabo for your second session in the water—translating insights from the breakout discussions into flow, presence, and confidence on the waves.

Info: A relaxed hour to unwind and deepen conversations with new connections.

Info: End the day with a chef-curated dinner featuring local ingredients and open conversation under the stars.

Info: Ease into the morning with a light breakfast overlooking the ocean.

Info: Interactive, thought-provoking discussions led by our panel of experts. These sessions dive deeper into the inner game of entrepreneurship, navigating burnout, redefining ambition, and building businesses that serve life rather than consume it.

Info: A reflective close to the experience. Cody will share insights on carrying the Founders Wave mindset into daily leadership, maintaining balance, clarity, and connection beyond the retreat.

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Cabo Surf Hotel & Spa, Carretera Federal 1, San José del Cabo, Mexico

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