BuildnChill launches its first women-only edition

Inside the event creating community for Gen Z female builders in Canada, and how organizer Sarah Simionescu built and exited her first startup Salesbop.

BuildnChill, a retreat for founders, is launching its first women-only edition to bring Gen Z female builders in Canada together.

Between Jan. 8–11, the event will take place at a luxury lakefront cottage in Gooderham, Ont., with all expenses covered. The goal being to give guests a space to “show up as their most authentic selves,” “swap real feedback and resources without posturing,” and “leave with catalytic kinds of connection.”

Applications were made public and 15 founders will be selected, all of which have either achieved $250K+ ARR, raised $500K+, or exited a company, and ultimately, are looking for community.