It’s Time to Step Back, So We Can All Move Forward — Join Endeavor Entrepreneur Retreat 2025
Founders rarely get to pause.
When you’re leading a company, every moment feels like a decision point. And in 2025, those decisions are heavier than ever—fundraising is slow, markets are volatile, and the pressure to perform has never been greater. Many founders find themselves navigating these storms alone, making impossible trade-offs that test their values, and often, their limits.
But what if stepping back was the boldest move you could make?
This November, Endeavor is inviting our community to do just that.
Introducing Endeavor Entrepreneur Retreat 2025
Set against the serene backdrop of Mactan, Cebu, Endeavor Entrepreneur Retreat (Nov 12–14, 2025) is more than just a break from the grind. It’s a purposeful pause designed to help founders reconnect with their principles, renew their energy, and reflect on the road ahead.
We’re calling this retreat Padayon, a Cebuano word that means to move forward. But not just any kind of progress. Padayon is about moving forward with purpose, especially in the face of adversity. It’s a mindset deeply resonant with entrepreneurship: resilient, values-driven, and community-powered.
Because right now, we know founders like you need a platform for grounding, and we’re here to provide that!
Let’s Pause to Realign and Return with Purpose
Over three days and two nights, this retreat offers you the rare gift of space. Space to breathe. To share. To laugh. To let go. To find clarity. And most importantly, to remember that you’re not alone.
Some moments you can look forward to:
Day 1
- PEER CIRCLES: Ease into connection through lightly facilitated conversations with fellow founders.
- JEFFERSONIAN DINNER: Gather around hosted tables for intimate principle-led storytelling over dinner.
Day 2
- PEER WORKSHOPS: Join practical, founder-facing sessions focused on strategic and leadership topics.
- NETWORKING DINNER: Cap the day with a relaxed evening of connection, stories, and serendipitous encounters.
Day 3
- CEBU ADVENTURE: Explore Cebu through curated experiences, from rest to discovery to play.
- BEACH CELEBRATION: Celebrate the journey with the community under the stars – recharged and ready.
Why This Matters for You and the Ecosystem
We believe that when founders are well, companies thrive.
When leaders feel grounded, teams follow.
When values are clear, hard decisions get easier.
And when trust is rebuilt, the ecosystem becomes stronger.
In other words, this retreat is a way to invest in the collective health of Southeast Asia’s entrepreneurial landscape. If more founders had the space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect, we’d all be better off—economically, socially, and personally.
The Endeavor Entrepreneur Retreat 2025 is designed primarily for Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
Want to do more than just attend?
You can take part not only as a participant, but as a contributor:
- Lead a Peer Circle or host a sunrise run or yoga session
- Share your personal story that sparks reflection among others
- Run a tactical workshop on something you’ve mastered
Or simply be there, fully present—with others who get it.
Not an Endeavor Entrepreneur but still want to pay it forward?
We invite you to sponsor and co-create this retreat with us.
There may be other ways to contribute as fellow mentors or board members through the activities throughout the retreat:
- Lead a keynote, workshop, or dinner conversation
- Offer memorable experiences (sunset cruises, island tours, local touches)
- Sponsor travel, wellness, or tech essentials
- Be a co-host, partner, or collaborator
Let’s tune back in: back to your values, back to your community, and back to yourself. Together, we’ll pause, reflect, and then, padayon!