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Secure your place at the 13th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Founders & Funders Retreat
Three days that
change everything.
COI Ladder Institute is thrilled to present its 13th annual Unleashing Retreat for founders, funders, and ecosystem builders.
This year’s retreat is centered on cultivating meaningful relationships to drive personal and business success during turbulent times — creating a space that enables participants to develop deep, lasting connections.
Founder Therapy
The founder’s physical, mental, and spiritual health are thoughtfully woven into every session. Leave equipped with strategies and tools to solve BIG problems.
Leave with the 3Cs
Every activity is designed to deliver measurable outcomes.
Connections
Attendees are looking for their tribe and supportive allies. Build strategic relationships with investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners through curated introductions and trust-driven engagement.
Contracts
Advance partnership conversations, pilot opportunities, and business collaborations that formalize alignment into structured engagement.
Checks
Engage in capital conversations and funding opportunities with investors committed to advancing business growth through meaningful connection.
Registration Details
Dates
August 3–5, 2026. Three days of programming, convenings, and community engagement on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Location
99 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539. Book housing immediately — accommodations sell out months before the August retreat.
Registration Deadline
Ticket sales close August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Secure your spot early — capacity is limited.
Who Should Register
Founders, funders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders committed to advancing equitable opportunity within the startup ecosystem.
Ticket & Attendance Options
Student Admission
Includes Founder Therapy, Workshops, Networking, Breakfast -2, Lunch -2, and Swag Bag.
General Admission
Includes Founder Therapy, Workshops, Networking, Breakfast -2, Lunch -2, and Swag Bag.
VIP Admission
Includes General Pass features plus Priority Access, VIP Dinner, Connectivity Lounge, and Premium Swag Items.
VIP Dinner Pass
Exclusive dinner with influential leaders celebrating the work being done to elevate founders and funders.
The Energy Edition
Curated one-day retreat with RECESS, bringing together leaders shaping the future of energy, business, and the grid.
Vendor Registration
3 days of vending, General Admission ticket, online ads, welcome bag flyers, Passport Stamp program, and daily champagne toast.
Edgartown Bike Ride
A beautiful bike ride from Edgartown center to historical spots on the island. Light breakfast snack and bike rental included.
Yoga on Inkwell Beach
Refreshing morning yoga on historic Inkwell Beach. All-levels class designed to center your mind and awaken your body. Donations suggested for InkWellYoga.
Inkwell Polar Bears
Honor Heritage, Embrace Nature, and Take the Plunge! An invigorating dip in the Atlantic alongside the legendary Inkwell Polar Bears — a cherished Martha’s Vineyard tradition.
Secure Your Place
Join founders, funders, and ecosystem leaders for three days of strategic connection, collaboration, and shared opportunity on Martha’s Vineyard.