Save the Date: Aileron’s 3rd Annual Founder’s Day is January 8, 2026
We invite you to spend time each January continuing the work Clay set in motion when he founded Aileron. Save the date now and watch for more details to come.
Save the Date: Aileron’s 3rd Annual Founder’s Day is January 8, 2026
We invite you to spend time each January continuing the work Clay set in motion when he founded Aileron. Save the date now and watch for more details to come.
“Learning with and among other leaders inspires me and energizes me to keep improving.”
Founder’s Day 2025 participant
“Learning with and among other leaders inspires me and energizes me to keep improving.”
Founder’s Day 2025 participant
What is Founder’s Day?
Founder’s Day is an annual opportunity for the Aileron community to gather, advance Aileron’s mission, and perpetuate Clay Mathile’s legacy through a month of Learning, Doing, Giving – three pillars Clay adamantly believed were the foundations of a meaningful life and organization.
Learn and grow as a leader
Join Aileron and learn through complimentary development experiences, resources, and content we share throughout January.
Do something meaningful
Start the new year by carving out time on Campus or on your own to advance an initiative that’s important to you.
Give back
Pay it forward and fuel the entrepreneurial lifecycle as you donate your time, treasure, and talents to other leaders or organizations.
Be part of something bigger
Experience the magic that happens when like-minded leaders come together to connect, advance a shared cause, and better themselves and their organizations.
What our community said about Founder’s Day 2025
“I also really enjoyed listening to Mark Brumfield talk about his experiences because even though I’m not in a similar field, I’ve had similar experiences, and I appreciated hearing how he solved some of his problems. I also really enjoyed seeing Clay’s office. It felt like hallowed ground.”
“There is an amazing community of people who want to connect.”
“Excellent opportunity to think bigger and more strategically about my business.”
“Clay was a man with a big vision and a very charitable heart. Personal take away: I too can make a difference – with guidance and structure, I can do it faster and better and make a bigger impact.”
“There are many companies that need Aileron. Including us.”
“As a business owner, having a group of trusted advisors is very important as it can be “lonely” at the top.”
“I thought I needed to be a better listener but I learned I need to communicate better by asking what and how questions and avoiding “I” statements so I don’t shift a conversation to me.”
“Presenters at all the sessions which I attended were engaging, knowledgeable, and very relatable – all came across as true subject matter experts in their topical area on the agenda, and connected easily with the audience – not always an easy thing to pull off.”
“LOVE this event. What a great way to start a new year.”
Photos from previous Founder’s Day events
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