The Premier Offsite for Founders and Funders

DI gathers exceptional founders, investors, and operators for four days of inspired conversations, intentional fundraising, and lasting relationships—where the unexpected conversations unlock extraordinary outcomes.

Options to attend DI

All Distilled Intelligence ticket types share equal access to participate in DI's broad spectrum of programming, including community, fundraising, wellness, meals, and networking. Spend four days immersed in conversations that challenge your assumptions, spark unconventional ideas, and ignite meaningful collaborations.

founders

$0

First 100 tickets free

Join the event at no charge - includes complimentary hotel accommodations, investor introductions, and meals during the event.

  • Curated introductions to investors & operators

  • Dedicated founder-only sessions and community development

  • Hotel accommodations included

  • Complimentary onsite meals & beverage

  • Access to all onsite recreational activities

  • Participation subject to application approval

investors

$749

$250 discount from $999

Secure full access to Distilled Intelligence's intentional activities, networking events, and exclusive investor programming. Add premium lodging at Lansdowne during checkout.

  • Curated introductions to relevant founders

  • Access to detailed startup profiles & event materials

  • Intentional thought leadership discussions

  • Complimentary onsite meals & beverage

  • Access to all onsite recreational activities, plus investor-only programming

  • Investor status subject to verification after ticket purchase

add-on: lansdowne resort

$399/night

  • Premium hotel room onsite at Lansdowne

  • Enhanced networking convenience and flexibility

  • Includes access to amenities & onsite facilities

OperatorS

$749

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Ideal for C-Suite and top tier talent seeking their next opportunity, and take part in Distilled Intelligence's programming. Add premium lodging at Lansdowne during checkout.

  • Facilitated introductions to founders & investors

  • Exclusive access to operator-focused sessions

  • Intentional thought leadership discussions

  • Complimentary onsite meals & beverage

  • Participation in recreational activities, from yoga to campfire

  • Lead ecosystem-wide conversations on emerging trends

add-on: lansdowne resort

$399/night

  • Premium hotel room onsite at Lansdowne

  • Enhanced networking convenience and flexibility

  • Includes access to amenities & onsite facilities

service providerS

$3,500

Also included in event sponsorship

The service provider ticket is designed to provide strategic visibility and brand engagement with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Add premium lodging at Lansdowne during checkout.

  • Connect with founders and investors organically in forums

  • Dedicated DI team member to facilitate introductions

  • Priority consideration for pitch competition judging

  • Complimentary onsite meals & beverage

  • Participation in recreational activities, from yoga to campfire

  • Event sponsorship is also available here

add-on: lansdowne resort

$399/night

  • Premium hotel room onsite at Lansdowne

  • Enhanced networking convenience and flexibility

  • Includes access to amenities & onsite facilities

About the organizers

01
Fortify Ventures

Fortify Ventures is a venture capital ecosystem, investing in early-stage founders disrupting the status quo. We place bets on amazing individuals and teams with unique superpowers, building innovative and disruptive technologies for human health, the future of work, and the infrastructure that powers them both. Our reach extends far beyond capital, uniting operators, thinkers, executors, and change-makers aligned on a mission to move us one step closer to tomorrow’s world. We operate on the belief that together, we are better.

Fortify is the principal organizer of Distilled Intelligence, managing every aspect of the event from company selection to attendee experience. DI is our primary sourcing engine—we write many of the Fund's initial checks into DI companies and build our co-investor network through the process. We do not make a profit or take equity for participation; our goal is to raise the tide for the entire ecosystem. By helping exceptional founders and investors connect, we hope to contribute to the ecosystem and build our own reputation as a leading early-stage fund.

You can learn more about Fortify Ventures by clicking here.

02
Loudoun County Economic Development

Loudoun Economic Development is a public department dedicated to growing and supporting the local economy in Loudoun County, Virginia. The organization focuses on attracting innovative businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering a robust technology ecosystem within the region.

As a key sponsor of Distilled Intelligence, Loudoun Economic Development handles onsite event logistics and provides resources to ensure a seamless experience for attendees. Their goal is to use DI as a platform for showcasing Loudoun County as a thriving hub for tech innovation and to accelerate the growth of the local startup community.

You can learn more about Loudoun County Economic Development by clicking here.

03
Andrew Yeung

Andrew Yeung is the Founder, CEO of Fibe – a tech community and events company that includes andrew's mixers, The Junto Series, Lumos House, and the OOO Summit. He is also a Partner at Next Wave NYC, a pre-seed/seed fund.

To date, Fibe has hosted over 50,000 tech founders, investors, and professionals across 8 cities, including conferences, CEO dinners, masterminds, and "tech parties."

Their events were featured on Bloomberg, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Fortune Magazine. Business Insider dubbed Andrew the "Gatsby of Silicon Alley."

You can learn more about Andrew Yeung by clicking here.

Meticulously curated itinerary

To enable connection between the highest caliber founders and the investors who should meet them.

Lansdowne
resort
oct. 14 – 16, 2025
100 startups
300+ Investors
loudoun
county, va