Florent Founders Retreat — 2026

Aegina
Island

May 29 – June 1Greece
Aegina Island40 min from Athens
Three VillasAll costs covered
Invite OnlyFounders & Network
The Retreat

Sun, sea, and the people building what comes next.

We'll all be in Athens for PanAthenea (May 27–29). VIP access included, with the option to join as a speaker. Founders from ElevenLabs, Deel, Read AI and GitHub, as well as partners from Index, Sequoia, Balderton and others will be there.

On the evening of May 29 we'll head to Aegina together — a small island 40 minutes by ferry from Piraeus.

Expect sunshine, long lunches and dinners, drinks and cocktails, boat rides to nearby islands, and beautiful houses by turquoise water. Everyone has their own bedroom. All three villas are within 10 minutes of each other.

What not to expect: bunk beds or forced team building.

Work, relax, collaborate, take calls, or disappear for a boat ride — entirely up to you.

When
Friday May 29, 5pm
Monday June 1, 11am
Where
Aegina Island, Greece
Three private villas
Who
Florent partners, portfolio founders, and a few guests
Cost
You cover airfare to Athens. Florent covers everything else.
What to Expect
01
Networking

Intimate time with Florent founders and close members of our network. The kind of conversations that don't happen at conferences.

02
Sun & Sea

Sailing, swimming, snorkelling. Boat rides to nearby islands. Long meals by the water. Aegina at the end of May is beautiful.

03
Your Own Rhythm

Work, relax, collaborate, take calls, or disappear. Plenty of space and time to get things done if needed.

Accommodation
Villa One
Aegina, Greece
Villa Two
Aegina, Greece
Villa Three
Aegina, Greece
The Island
Aegina Island Map

Aegina, Greece

One of the Saronic Islands, Aegina sits just south of Athens in the Saronic Gulf. Small enough to feel like an escape, close enough not to be an ordeal.

Known for pistachio groves, clear water, and the kind of unhurried pace that Athens doesn't offer. The ferry from Piraeus takes 40 minutes.

40 minFerry from Piraeus
85 km²Island area
CET+1Local time
Schedule
Tue–Thu, May 27–29
PanAthenea Optional
VIP access included. Option to join as a speaker. Founders from ElevenLabs, Deel, Read AI, GitHub and partners from Index, Sequoia, Balderton and others will be there. Let us know if you'd like a free ticket.
Wednesday, May 28
Florent Hackathon Optional
Zone01, 9am to 9pm. Join if you're around.
Friday, May 29 — 5pm
Meeting Point: Piraeus Harbour
Athens, local time (CET+1). Plan 1.5 hours from the airport by taxi, or 1 hour by Metro. We'll head to Aegina together from here.
Friday May 29 – Monday June 1
The Retreat
Sailing, swimming, snorkelling, good food, and plenty of time to work or decompress. Checkout Monday June 1st at 11am.
Practical Info
Getting There
Fly to Athens (ATH). Make your way to Piraeus harbour. Plan 1.5 hours by taxi from the airport, or 1 hour by Metro. Ferry to Aegina takes 40 minutes.
Accommodation
Three private villas, all within 10 minutes of each other. Everyone has their own bedroom. WiFi and workspace available throughout.
Costs
You cover your own airfare to Athens. Florent covers everything from Piraeus onward: ferry, accommodation, meals, and activities.
Who's Going
Florent partners, portfolio founders, and a few close members of our network. Kept deliberately small.
Founders Retreat — Aegina, Greece — May 2026