we are a free community for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are tired of building in isolation.

Connect with like-minded founders, mentors, and business leaders through peer cohorts, expert guidance, inspiring events, and practical resources — all built to help you grow your business and your impact.

Together, we do good — faster.

how it’s powered

CRESCENDO isn’t just another founder network — it’s a movement built on experience, purpose, and a promise to pay it forward.


Powered by gunnercooke, one of Europe’s fastest-growing professional firms, with over 500 seasoned professionals with deep expertise across law, finance, growth, and governance — from ESG to blockchain, from global giants to grassroots non-profits. This is wisdom earned in the field, not theory from a whiteboard.

Through the vision of Daryl Cooke, gunnercooke has long believed business should be a force for good — creating spaces for connection, supporting charities, and tackling loneliness through ventures like The House of Books & Friends.

Now, with Crescendo, we’re opening that same depth of knowledge to the next generation of builders.

No gatekeeping. No fees. Just a mission to equip and elevate purpose-led founders — and build a better world together.

Darryl Cooke - Founder, CRESCENDO

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

  • Weekly sessions with your inner circle of fellow builders — a space to speak honestly, solve real problems, share resources, and grow together. Each cohort is led my a seasoned Mentor.

  • Join live sessions with industry-leading founders and operators to get practical, no-fluff advice you can use right away. Ask real questions, explore meaningful topics, and grow your network.

  • A relaxed digital lunch break to connect with fellow founders. No agenda, no pressure — just space to vent, share wins and struggles, swap ideas, and vibe out with people who get it. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.

  • Meet fellow founders in the flesh — share stories and raise a glass. These gatherings are all about real connection: inspiring talks, casual hangs, meaningful chats, and seeing your online peers in glorious 3D.

  • A growing vault of founder gold — from past talks and workshops to legal templates, pitch decks, and proven frameworks. Curated tools and guides to save you time. cut through the noise. Always practical. Always free.

  • Our LinkedIn group is open and free — a space where anyone can access shared resources, insights, and community support. For those seeking deeper connection, our curated cohort programme is application-only. Why? Because the strength of the circle depends on the people in it. We’re building a high-trust, high-alignment space for founders who share the same drive, values, and vision.

“When you're working on your own business from the inside, it's like wearing a blindfold. But sharing your problems with a group gives you a fresh perspective — it's helped me so much.”

Tomas Jurjonas - Founder, Metropolis Visual