Founders Lab. Build. Become. Belong.

A 3-month inner work cohort for founders, solopreneurs, and freelancers who are ready to do the work underneath the strategy.

We meet every two weeks for honest reflection, real accountability, and shared momentum, because your business can only grow as much as you do.

Grow your business, confidence, and capacity

Founders Lab is a 3-month journey for people who've already started building something, and know the next level isn't only another strategy, tool, or system.

We work on the beliefs, habits, values, and patterns shaping how you build, make decisions, relate to others, and move through uncertainty, in a small, curated group of people doing the same.

This isn't a business mastermind. You won't spend sessions workshopping your pitch deck or pricing. Founders Lab is the work underneath the strategy: the internal foundation your business and your life grow from.

"The group is part of the work"

Most founders have accountability for what they're building. Far fewer have accountability for who they're becoming.

Founders Lab is intentionally small, 6 people per cohort, so you can be known, challenged, supported, and held accountable by people on a similar path, in a confidential, non-judgmental space. You don't have to perform as the founder who has it all figured out.

What to expect?

  • A short intake survey and baseline before you begin

  • A 30-minute 1:1 intake call with Melek

  • Six 90-minute group sessions, every two weeks, in person in Cape Town or online

  • An accountability partner for check-ins between sessions

  • A 30-minute 1:1 evaluation call after Session 6

  • Ongoing alumni community and events once the cohort ends

What you’ll get:

  • A structured 3-month container for meaningful impact

  • A clear measured ‘before’ and ‘after’

  • Honest feedback in a room built on confidentiality and care

  • A small circle of founders equally committed to their growth

  • A network that continues after the cohort ends

  • The reminder that you're not building alone

Hi, I’m Melek,

founder of Harmony Lab and creator of Founders Lab. My background is in psychology and organizational behavior, and I’ve worked across startups, nonprofits, and global teams at companies like Meta. But more than anything, I love creating spaces where people can grow, connect, and feel genuinely supported.

Over the past few years, I've led workshops and retreats on five continents and facilitated mastermind groups both online and in person. Founders Lab is the next chapter of that work: the deepest, most intentional container I've built yet.

You’ll also find subtle elements of the authentic relating work I’ve been teaching - woven in to help you build relationships that are honest, human, and aligned with who you really are. ✨

Past Member Experiences

  • Danie

    I joined the Cape Town mastermind group and it was a turning point for me. From the first session Melek created a space filled with direction, clarity, and genuine support. Her thoughtful leadership and the way she guided each of us through our journeys made a real impact.

    I walked away with not only a clearer vision for my next steps but also a deep sense of encouragement and motivation. I truly appreciated every moment and only wish it had lasted longer. Thank you, Melek, for creating something so valuable and uplifting-you really made a difference.

  • Misha

    Attending Melek's mastermind group was an amazing experience. The friendly and open environment made it easy to bounce around ideas and gain fresh perspectives. Melek's facilitation sparks valuable insights that can help you refine strategies and approach challenges with new clarity. I left feeling inspired and connected to a supportive and switched-on community. Highly recommend!

  • Coralie

    Joining Melek’s mastermind was an absolute game changer for me as a self-employed entrepreneur. Having a space every two weeks to connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and get valuable input for my business made a huge difference.

    I loved the mix of perspectives from people in different fields - it really opened my mind and helped me see new opportunities. Setting clear goals together and having the accountability of the group kept me motivated and made it so much easier to actually reach those goals. I’m so grateful for this experience - it gave me both the community and the momentum I needed!

  • Maryam

    Being part of the mastermind helped me realize I’m not alone in the struggles I face. Hearing others share their journeys gave me perspective on how far I’ve come, especially in areas like content creation that once felt overwhelming.

    I found so much value in learning through others’ experiences and in having my own progress reflected and validated. I felt truly seen and heard in this space, and that was powerful. It was a rewarding and meaningful experience.

  • Marius

    The mastermind with Melek has been a game-changer for me, both in reaching my business goals and finding emotional & mental clarity. Starting my own business felt overwhelming and lonely. There were days I felt completely lost, unsure of my path, and even questioned the meaning of what I was doing. But being part of Melek’s mastermind and her supportive community gave me the strength to keep going.

    Listening to others share their challenges made me realize I wasn’t alone, we’re all walking similar paths. Melek’s calm presence, her uplifting energy, and her years of experience had a huge impact on me. Without her guidance, I might have given up, or at the very least, my journey would’ve been much more difficult.

    If you’re starting your digital journey, launching your own business, or searching for your life’s purpose, I wholeheartedly recommend Melek’s mastermind. It’s a space of real connection, growth, and clarity.

This is for you if...

  • You're a founder, solopreneur, or freelancer who has already launched and is actively running what you're building

  • You know the way forward isn't only another strategy or system. It also requires looking at your own patterns, beliefs, habits, and ways of relating

  • You're willing to grow in community: showing up consistently, being honest, and holding space for others as much as you want it held for you

  • You're genuinely open to feedback and reflection, including perspectives that may be uncomfortable or different from your own

  • You're ready to contribute, not just consume. The group works because everyone brings themselves fully into it

If that sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Build. Become. Belong. Together.

Apply to join here

Founding cohort: mid-January 2027
$1,000 for the full 3-month cohort
Cohort size: 6 people

Places are intentionally limited to protect the quality of the group.

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