The Founder Academy
BFC Membership Series
Built for individual founders ready to level up. A hybrid system of online learning and in-person execution — designed to train the next generation of global entrepreneurs.
The Vision Behind BFC
Dr. Paul Fang
Founder & CEO
Dr. Paul Fang is the President of Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), a thriving community of over 100,000 members, including more than 5,000 startups and over 1000 venture capital firms. Under his leadership, BFC has become a hub for innovation and collaboration, supporting startups that typically raise $1-10 million, with some surpassing $20 million. With a mission to empower creators and entrepreneurs who strive to make a global impact, Dr. Fang drives BFC's efforts to foster connections, share knowledge, and unlock opportunities for groundbreaking ventures worldwide.
Enter the Network. Build What Matters.
Join 100,000+ founders, investors, and operators inside the Bay Area Founders Club. Get access to high-signal insights, curated opportunities, and the rooms where real deals happen.