Founder Decompression
Thursday 12 November 2026
Starts 4:00 PM
Finishes 6:30 PM
Organized by Terence Lapidus
Venue: Lisbon (register for location)
Address: Please contact the organizer for location details.
Lisboa
About this event
Founders.
We all know how we feel after events like Web Summit.
Take time for yourself to reset. Immerse yourself for two hours in good company: a space to relax, sweat and recharge.
We are privileged to feature one of our specialists, Ilhem Khodja. Artist & Singer | Mentor and Coach | Voice Expert | 2x TEDx Speaker who will guide us through our event. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhem-khodja/
Join just metres away from the enchanting Praça das Flores. A dedicated green space since 1863, recognised as one of the city’s most charming and community-centric public spaces, surrounded by speakeasy cocktail bars, cafés and restaurants.
Programme
16h00
Arrive with your bathing suit or buy one there, grab a coffee and get yourself comfy before the session begins.
16h30
Introduction by Ilhem with a focus on increasing your natural presence when engaging in high stakes conversations.
Everything you need to know about the saunas and ice bath’s explained.
17h00
Sauna and Ice bath experience. Ice baths are optional, we highly recommend them. Great for muscle fatigue and circulation.
15min individual 1:1 time with Ilhem Khodja (optional)
18h30
Event ends
About Sideways events
We hold global events. Our events all focus on founder wellbeing, developing capacity and connection. Our last event was led by the Iron Man 2026 first place winner Bibiana Farias and Carlos Campo, breath work specialist. It was held in Cascais with an open water swimming and breath work experience.
About Sideways
Founders face many unique pressures both at home and at work. Sideways members work with an elite coach to improve performance, increase capacity and manage their pressures. Members are matched with coaches by scientifically based data driven processes. For more information on membership and our specialists please visit www.sideways.global
For questions, please contact [email protected]
Our coaches and specialists have worked alongside some of the world’s most recognised names: BBC, Google, Unilever, Red Bull, Adidas, American Express, PwC, Accenture, Deloitte.
Facilities include
Two spacious saunas, one of them a silent sauna
Four ice bath’s from 8 — 12 degrees celsius
Showers with a space to change
Café with tasty snacks and fun atmosphere
Curated wellness store
Towels provided
Lockers
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