Reboot 2026 · 4th Annual · YC Alumni Retreat
Over 350 YC founders gather under 200 acres of redwoods at Camp Navarro. No expo hall. No pitching. Just fellow founders, fresh air, and trees.
— Special guests, by Ripple Talks
Reboot's special guests are curated by Ripple Talks — the invite-only series connecting unicorn founders.
Last year, that meant a fireside chat with Fabian, CTO of Lovable.
Request an invite— This year's lineup
Founder
Built a $26B professional network.
Founder & CEO
Built a $200B+ enterprise cloud giant.
Founder & CEO
$2B+ AUA wealth management platform.
Founder & CEO
$200M studio funding & building startups.
— This isn't a conference
Engaging conversations around the campfire. Dancing under the stars. Solid wifi when you want it, and silence when you don't. Plenty of s'mores.
— The weekend
Engaging discussions around the campfire — the unstructured time where real relationships get built.
Candid sessions with operators and icons who've built what you're building toward.
The agenda is written by the room. Lead a session, or follow your curiosity into one.
Wellness is built into the long weekend — space to step away from the company and actually reset.
When the talks end, the night begins — dancing under the stars, across 200 acres of redwoods.
— Camp Navarro
Two hours north of the Bay, 200 acres of towering redwoods in Mendocino's Anderson Valley. The cell service is limited — by design. The wifi is upgraded for us — when you need it. Everything else is trees, fog, and founders.
— Tickets & lodging
Early bird pricing is live. Tickets include meals and your place at every session. Add a bed if you'd rather not pitch a tent.
$520
DIY camp spot + all meals. Must be a YC alumni.
$500+ ticket
Add-on · 2 beds with bedding under canvas.
$400+ ticket
Add-on · open-air structure with beds & bedding.
Facing financial constraints but still want to attend? Reach out — we'll make it work.
— Last year
— Partner with Reboot
Reboot is made possible by a small group of partners who believe in the founder community. No expo booths — just genuine presence in a high-trust room, under the redwoods. If that sounds like you, let's talk.
In good company — 2026 sponsor: Mercury.
Reboot is exclusively for YC founders and alumni. If that's you, you're in the right place.
Camp Navarro is about a 2.5-hour drive north of San Francisco. After registration we share a ride-share spreadsheet so attendees can coordinate, and full directions arrive in your pre-event email.
Limited — and that's part of the point. The property has wifi (upgraded for our event) and we recommend wifi calling. Details closer to the event.
A full packing list goes out a month ahead. Short version: layers, hiking shoes, a headlamp, a reusable water bottle, and a battery pack. Camping (not lodging)? Bring your tent and sleeping gear.
Full refund up to 30 days before the event. No refunds within 30 days of the start date.
No — Camp Navarro doesn't allow pets or service animals.
Oct 1 – 4, 2026 · Camp Navarro, Mendocino · For YC founders & alumni
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