
DESIGNER BRAND
Madison Merkow
Building Madman · Flagstaff
A one of one clothing brand with a focus on mental health awareness.
“I came for the work. I stayed because these people get the 2am doubt. That's the thing nobody tells you about building.”
THE NEIGHBORHOOD · FREE MEMBERSHIP
Neighborhood Founder is a private community for people creating something new. We meet once a month to help each other build and the friendships and introductions come from there.
People who get it
You shouldn't have to explain why you're obsessed with an idea, why one small win means everything, or why a bad week can make you question the whole thing.
Inside Neighborhood Founder, you're surrounded by people going through their own version of it.
Different businesses. Different creative work. Different journeys. Same feeling of trying to make something real.
The goal isn't just to grow your network. It's to find your people who are building along side of you, learn from their perspectives and offer yours. Let's build good.
One gathering a month. Same people, real conversations, no agenda beyond showing up for each other.
Honest advice from people actively building — what's working, what isn't, and what they'd do differently.
Real friendships, and thoughtful introductions made when two people should genuinely know each other.
Membership is by application. We keep rooms small on purpose.
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DESIGNER BRAND
Building Madman · Flagstaff
A one of one clothing brand with a focus on mental health awareness.
“I came for the work. I stayed because these people get the 2am doubt. That's the thing nobody tells you about building.”

SCIENCE + AI
Building Intron Tech · Scottsdale
Elite level business & technology development services
“The wins hit different when someone who's also building gets them.”

ACTIVEWEAR
Building Lyt Active · Phoenix
A toxin free active wear line
“Neighborhood Founder is the room I keep wanting to go back to.”

SODA + NUTRITION
Building HUNU · Phoenix
A nutrition company that sells health and culture.
“I found my people that i can talk about the highs and lows too, and they understand because they're going through the same.”