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MASTERMIND
PROGRAM

Build better. Scale smarter. Together.

Building a software company is hard.

Doing it alone is harder.

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Joining a PHX FWD Mastermind gives you a trusted group of software founders who meet regularly to share, learn, and grow together.

Led by successful software founders who will push you to grow to the next stage, this Mastermind gives you a space to talk through the tough stuff: customer acquisition, hiring, leadership, product bets, fundraising, burnout—nothing’s off-limits.

It’s not a class. It’s not a course.

It’s your crew of ambitious, like-minded operators pushing each other forward from your current stage to the next.

If you’re ready to take your growth to the next stage, this is for you.

What you get

  • Structured, founder-led meetings with real talk and tactical support.

    Stages 3-5 will meet in person 1x/month

    Stages 6-7 will meet in person 1x/quarter + on Zoom 1x/quarter

  • You’ll be grouped with peers who are currently running software companies in your same stage. 

  • Each group is facilitated by a founder who’s grown through your stage.

  • Connect with your cohort members between sessions.

  • Occasional guidance from other stage 7 software founders on the PHX FWD Advisory Board.

  • Insider access to highly curated PHX FWD special events.

  • Includes one paid ticket to the annual PHX FWD Founders Retreat where we kick off the new year of Masterminds.

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Who’s it for

Software founders who have proven revenue and are serious about scaling.

Founders who are committed to building and scaling their teams here in PHX.

Founders looking for honest feedback, deep support, and a sharp founder community.

Meet the Coaches

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    Clate Mask

    CEO, PHX FWD

    Co-founder & CEO of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft)
    • Grew ARR from $0 to $120M
    • Bootstrapped to $7M
    • Raised over $150M of capital
    • Top 10 Great Places to Work
    • NYT bestselling author of “Conquer the Chaos”
    • Husband, father of 6, & “Papi” to 7 grandkids

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    Gregg Scoresby

    FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER, PHX VENTURES

    • Founder & CEO of CampusLogic
    • Grew ARR from $0 to $50m ARR
    • Became one AZ's fastest growing SaaS companies
    • Raised $120M in VC / PE
    • Exited in 2022 to Blackstone and Vista
    • Invested in 20+ AZ-based software companies since 2019

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    Nirit Rubenstein

    CEO & CO-FOUNDER, DOVLY

    • Grew ARR from $0 to $10M+
    • Raised capital from top-tier Silicon Valley VCs
    • Former executive at Nextiva, Green Dot, & Salesforce
    • Passionate about leadership, culture, & long-term impact
    • On a mission to make Dovly a billion-dollar company
    • Mom of 3 and expert in chaos management

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    Chris Ronzio

    FOUNDER & CEO, TRAINUAL

    • Grew from $0 to over $100M in total revenue so far
    • Bootstrapped to $3.5M ARR
    • Raised $33M in VC
    • Author of “The Business Playbook”
    • EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
    • 5x Inc Best Workplaces
    • Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40
    • Husband and father of 2 boys

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    Gabe Cooper

    FOUNDER & CEO, VIRTUOUS

    • Raised over $120M in capital
    • Team of 170
    • Co-Founder at Shotzoom (GolfShot)
    • Exited Shotzoom in 2018




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    Jamie Baxter

    CO-FOUNDER & CEO, DINER

    • Founder & CEO of Qwick
    • Scaled Qwick from idea to ~$100M in revenue in 6 years
    • Raised $60M+ in VC/PE
    • Over 10,000% growth in 3 years earning #32 on Inc 5000
    • Reinventing guest feedback with diner, using real customers & AI



The Investment

The Mastermind experience is not for everyone. This program is for serious founders who want to grow their business to the next stage.

An investment is required — investment amount varies depending on the stage you're in. We know that when busy founders make an investment, they show up, contribute, and get far more out of the experience.

Ready to win?
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Apply now to join a cohort.
Seats are limited and curated to keep the quality of the experience high.