Your startup is doing great.
How’s your health?
The startup hustle culture is broken. Too many founders sacrifice their health, leading to sleep deprivation, bad eating habits, and poor physical fitness. It’s time to fix that.
The problem
The hidden health crisis among founders.
72% of founders skip meals, relying on unhealthy snacks – draining energy and harming health.
59% of founders neglect regular exercise, resulting in overweight, muscle loss, fatigue and decreased stamina.
64% of founders endure chronic back and neck pain from prolonged desk work and inactivity.
Why this matters
Your health sets the tone for your business.
Chronic stress and fatigue hold founders back from peak performance, leading to poor decision-making.
Teams reflect their leader’s energy and habits—a burned-out founder creates a stressed, disengaged team.
Stress-driven inefficiency wastes time and resources, hurting the business’ bottom line.
There’s a better way
Introducing The Lean Founder
Join The Lean Founder by We Love SaaS — a Dutch community for founders who love business and sports and believe that health is the foundation of success. Connect with us for motivation and accountability.
Join the Lean Founder Community
Your team relies on you. Join our community and start prioritizing your health to become a better, more energized leader who inspires success.
How we help
Inspiration, motivation and support
We’re here to help you make better decisions for your health, and ultimately your business.
WhatsApp Community
Chat with fellow lean founders and stay motivated.
Events & Activities
Join us for sports events and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Knowledge base
Access our Notion page for tactics on lifestyle, training and nutrition.
About The Lean Founder
It all started with one simple question:
“What if we would apply the principles of lean startup to you – the founder…?”
FAQ
Learn more about The Lean Founder
Who is The Lean Founder?
The Lean Founder is an initiative by Johan de Wit, the founder of We Love SaaS—a Benelux-based community for leaders of SaaS companies.
The Lean Founder is a Dutch community for startup and scale-up founders who prioritize their health. We organize events and share content on lifestyle, nutrition, and training to help founders live healthier, eat better, and stay active. By focusing on health, we help founders improve their well-being and grow their businesses successfully.
I’m not very active in sports right now. Can I join The Lean Founder community?
Absolutely! The Lean Founder community is built for founders who are committed to prioritizing their health and actively participating in our initiatives. We require our members to take part in events, engage in activities, and contribute to our WhatsApp group. In exchange, you’ll gain the support and motivation necessary to improve your health and grow your business. If you’re ready to take action and be an engaged member, we’re here to support your journey.
Who can join The Lean Founder community?
To join The Lean Founder community, you must be the founder of a startup or scale-up and be willing to actively participate. You don’t need to attend every event, but we ask that you engage with and support other members.
How can I join The Lean Founder community?
We’re just getting started. In Q1 of 2025, we’ll share more details about our community and how membership works. To stay updated, subscribe to our newsletter, and you’ll receive all the information about our initiatives.
How much does it cost to join The Lean Founder community?
Currently, joining The Lean Founder community is free for members who meet our criteria. In 2025, we’ll be launching our membership program with additional benefits and features.
Become a lean founder
If you're a startup or scale-up founder and love business and sports, this is your tribe.