Leader's in Tech
Invitational Retreats

About our retreats

In addition to our Fellows Programs, we offer a limited number of in-person intensive training retreats throughout the year. These immersions take place over four days and offer a taste of the Fellows program in a more condensed format.

In an intimate setting with 10-13 other hand-selected leaders you will discover when and how you are most influential, how others really think and feel about how you act, and your leadership effectiveness.

We are pleased to accept nominations and referrals for our retreats at any time if you know a leader who might be interested.

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Programs for Founders & Executive Leaders

This 4-day in-person retreat is for founders of pre-IPO companies who are responsible for setting culture and managing members of the leadership team, as well as for senior leaders – most often those holding C- and VP-level roles.

Located in the Bay Area, including Santa Cruz, Sonoma, or Napa

$7,500  - $8,400 depending on program design with payment plans & financial aid available

Program based on Stanford's legendary Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy Feely”) class

Led by experienced, Stanford trained LIT facilitators

2026 Dates

June 4th-7th

Retreat

(

Scotts Valley, CA

)

June 16th, 9-11am

Zoom Coaching Session

July 7th, 9-11am

Zoom Coaching Session

July 28th, 9-11am

Zoom Coaching Session

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Retreat for Investors & Influential Leaders

We offer a limited number of in-person intensive, 4-day retreats for investors and influential leaders (venture capital investors, post-IPO CEOs, media influencers, etc.).

Located in Napa, CA

$9450 (payment plans and limited financial aid available)

Led by experienced, Stanford trained LIT facilitators

Program based on Stanford's legendary Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy Feely”) class

To apply send an email to admissions@leadersintech.org

2026 Dates

Dec 1st-4th

Retreat

(

Location TBD

)

Resources

Please take a few minutes to learn more about what to expect before applying.

Please read The Power of T-Groups and Experiential Learning. This paper will help you better understand the pedagogy, the reason we use it, and how to best prepare to get the most out of a LIT program.

Check out some typical learning goals and skills for LIT programs.

Carole Robin and David Bradford’s website for their book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. There is a wealth of articles, podcasts, interviews, and videos that introduce the foundation of LIT’s programs.

Carole Robin was a guest on Lenny’s Podcast. She covers Touchy Feely, Leaders in Tech, T-Groups, and a lot more about building connection and strong relationships as a leader and in your personal life.

“While this is a big time commitment, it is by far the highest ROI course/event I’ve ever attended — by orders of magnitude.”

Blake Pierson

Co-founder & CEO

,

Fathom

“The experience can only be described as profoundly transformative, for becoming a better leader at work and connecting more deeply in more compassionate relationships outside of work. It was a privilege to be included in this valuable retreat.”

Laurie Yoler

Partner

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Playground Global