01 · Cohort
8 to 12 vetted peers
Zero direct competitors, strictly enforced.
The Round · Confidential CEO peer board in Barcelona Built for those who carry the ultimate call.
A year-long executive membership for Founders, CEOs and Managing Directors with final P&L responsibility. Everything below is included in your seat.
The Round at a glance
A small room where what is said stays.
02 · Board
Monthly half-day board
Including a private working lunch. Hosted in rotation at members’ headquarters.
03 · Sparring
Monthly 1:1 sparring
A 55-minute operator diagnostic between board sessions.
04 · Retreats
Two annual retreats
One 24-hour immersion and one 3 to 4 day executive sanctuary.
05 · Confidentiality
Chatham House Rule
Never recorded. No AI note-takers permitted in the room.
06 · Governance
Cohort consent
Existing members review and approve all candidate admissions.
Operating architecture · Annual membership
One annual seat. Five connected touchpoints.
A complete twelve-month operating rhythm built around five connected disciplines: confidential monthly boards, direct one-to-one sparring, an overnight rural immersion, an extended retreat in nature and continuous tracking through the Ledger. You step into each format as part of a single cohort seat, translating long-range strategy into practical execution month after month.
Monthly peer board · half day
The executive peer board
A dedicated half-day working session (including a private working lunch) focused exclusively on members’ active dilemmas. Rotates across members’ corporate headquarters in the Barcelona area.
Chatham House Rule · Zero competitors
Monthly 1:1 strategic sparring
Strategic sparring: 1:1 and pods
Dedicated 1:1 sparring with Dr. Sven Mulfinger between boards to isolate root friction and prepare deliberations. Rotates into 90-minute confidential pods.
1:1 operator sparring · Thematic pods
Annual 24-hour immersion
The 24-hour immersion
A secluded overnight retreat in Catalonia (one night, one full day) designed to break operational inertia away from day-to-day noise.
Replaces monthly board · Facilitation included
Annual executive offsite
The annual executive offsite and sanctuary
A multi-day deep retreat in nature combining long-range vision mapping, systemic alignment and deep, unvarnished peer bonding.
Replaces monthly board · Facilitation included
Included · Continuous operating ledger
The member accountability ledger
Where deliberations turn into binding execution. Every tough call is recorded with a non-negotiable target date, an assigned cohort sparring partner and zero evaporating promises.
“I record my commitments in the Ledger and accept being asked about them. I say the hard thing, with care, and I listen when it is said to me.”
The Round Charter (Schedule 2)
Ledger · Active cohort commitments
“Split GTM teams into new-logo and expansion units”
Due in 14 daysSparring partner: COO, Logistics Tech
“Replace regional GM via external executive search”
Due in 30 daysSparring partner: Founder, HealthTech
Illustrative entries · Chatham House constraints enforced
Annual membership seat
Complete 12-month inclusions
Everything below is covered by a single annual membership fee, with no separate event tickets. Retreat travel and lodging are arranged at cost.
10x monthly peer boards
Half-day working sessions, Chatham House protocol, hosted in rotation including a private working lunch.
10x strategic sparring sessions
Private 1:1 advisory blocks with Dr. Sven Mulfinger between boards to isolate root frictions.
1x 24-hour immersion
Overnight retreat in rural Catalonia focused on mid-year calibration and peer trust.
1x annual executive sanctuary
Multi-day deep offsite in nature dedicated to long-range vision and unvarnished alignment.
Continuous accountability ledger
Peer-governed tracking between sessions with assigned sparring partners. Zero evaporating commitments.
Strict cohort cap: 8 to 12 non-competing executives
Facilitation protocols · Adaptive cadence
Structured deliberation. Zero circular debate.
One rigid format cannot resolve every inflection point. We rotate adaptive facilitation protocols to isolate root friction, eliminate decision latency and turn tough calls into binding execution.
Half a day
Including a private working lunch. No slides, so the room goes straight to the dilemma.
01 · Diagnosis
Root-cause isolation
Surfacing unspoken dynamics, hidden incentives and personal tripwires.
Friction surfaced
02 · Deliberation
Silent rounds and sparring
Rapid-fire tests and silent written rounds that strip away posturing.
Posturing stripped
03 · Acceleration
Decision stress-test
Mapping the real 90-day cost of inaction to force an explicit call.
Latency broken
04 · Accountability
Binding ledger commitment
A non-negotiable target date recorded with an assigned peer check-in.
Execution locked
Standards of fit · The Round Charter
Standards of fit and cohort integrity.
A peer board is only as strong as the leaders around the table. Every seat is vetted against The Round Charter and governed by cohort consent.
Admission mandate
Who sits at the table
Founders, CEOs and Managing Directors. The top seat only.
- Final authorityYou carry final P&L responsibility. The decision stays yours, with the input of the group.
- Intellectual honestyYou say the hard thing with care and hear it without defending.
- Total presenceEvery board, in person. Phones away for the whole session.
Unconditional exclusion
Who is kept out
Zero commercial dilution. The room is closed to outside agendas.
- Direct competitorsSector rivals are never admitted to the same cohort.
- Commercial pitchingA strict no-solicitation compact. No selling, no fundraising, no poaching.
- Passive observersService providers, delegates and non-operating advisers are barred.
- Cohort consent
- Sitting members review and consent to every new candidate. This protects sector exclusivity and trust.
- Chatham House compact
- Absolute confidentiality. Sessions are never recorded and AI note-takers stay out of the room.
Membership terms and governance
Clear terms, set out in advance.
The Round operates as an exclusive, closed-door advisory engagement. Commercial terms follow Schedule 1 of The Round Membership Agreement, disclosed directly during the candidate review process upon mutual strategic fit.
- Investment structure
- Annual seat
- One 12-month membership fee, invoiced in two semi-annual instalments in advance. Full fee schedule shared upon candidate intake.
- Admission and intake
- €1,000
- Diagnostic context framing and cohort onboarding. Waived for Founding Members of Barcelona 01.
- Membership year
- 12 months
- Renews annually. A 30-day written notice window is required before the membership year renews.
- Retreat inclusions
- Facilitation included
- Full retreat programme design and operator sparring are included in the membership fee. Travel and lodging arranged at cost.
Request candidate review
Barcelona 01 capped at 12 seats · Admission by cohort consent
Due diligence · Operating model and standards
Frequently asked questions.
Direct answers on cohort governance, Barcelona meeting cadences, retreat inclusions and confidentiality.
What is The Round Barcelona 01 (BCN1), and how is it structured?
The Round BCN1 is a confidential, year-round executive peer advisory board facilitated by Dr. Sven Mulfinger and operated by Kuma Partners. The cohort meets in person once every month in the Barcelona area for a dedicated half-day working session. The annual cadence comprises 10 monthly Board sessions, one 24-Hour Immersion overnight retreat and one 3- to 4-day Executive Offsite & Sanctuary in nature, alongside monthly 55-minute 1:1 strategic sparring sessions.
Who is eligible to join The Round BCN1?
Membership is curated strictly for active Founders, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Managing Directors who carry ultimate P&L and strategic responsibility for scaling or established enterprises. Every cohort is strictly capped at 8 to 12 members to ensure psychological safety, intimacy and high-density deliberations.
How does The Round prevent conflicts of interest and protect competitor confidentiality?
Direct competitors are never admitted to the same cohort. Before any candidate is admitted, existing members review their company profile and sector to raise potential conflicts. We operate under strict Chatham House confidentiality: what is shared in the room never leaves the room, extending to members' boards, co-founders and personal lives.
How does The Round differ from traditional CEO peer networks?
Traditional networks rely on open-enrolment chapters, volunteer chairs and rigid round-robin presentations. The Round is an operator-led intervention engine backed by the Kuma Operating System (KOS), deploying adaptive protocols, from silent deliberation to root-cause telemetry, with commitments tracked in a binding digital ledger.
What does the monthly half-day Executive Peer Board entail, and where does it take place?
Sessions are held once a month in the Barcelona area. Members take turns hosting the cohort at their respective corporate headquarters or private offices. Hosting at each other's offices provides tangible operational context that sharpens peer feedback. The host provides a private, secure meeting room with breakfast and lunch.
How are retreats incorporated into the annual operating cadence?
The Round incorporates two annual retreats that replace the monthly Board session during those cycles: a 24-Hour Immersion (one night, one full day) and the Annual Executive Offsite & Sanctuary (3 to 4 days secluded in nature). Full programmatic architecture and operator facilitation are included in the membership fee. Direct travel, accommodation and meal expenses are covered individually by each member at cost.
What is the policy regarding AI tools and digital privacy during sessions?
Human presence and authentic interpersonal trust take priority. Sessions are never recorded, and AI note-taking bots are prohibited in the room. While Kuma Partners and members may use AI models for anonymised pre-session context preparation or strategic synthesis, all input data is strictly anonymised with names, companies and identifiers removed. Data stored in the Member Accountability Ledger is deleted within 30 days of membership termination.
Are members permitted to conduct business or collaborate with each other?
Peer collaborations, joint ventures, advisory relationships and commercial pilots are permitted, provided there is complete transparency. Members must disclose bilateral collaborations to the facilitator so the cohort understands shared interests. Unsolicited pitching, service selling, fundraising or employee poaching inside the cohort is strictly prohibited.
What is the investment and financial structure for The Round BCN1?
Membership is a single 12-month seat, invoiced in two semi-annual instalments in advance. The full fee schedule is disclosed during the initial candidate review once mutual strategic fit and non-compete boundaries are confirmed. An onboarding fee of €1,000 covers pre-session diagnostic framing and is waived for Founding Members joining Barcelona 01. Cancellations require written notice at least 30 days before the membership year renews.
What level of commitment and attendance is required?
Caliber and psychological safety rely on consistent attendance. Members commit to attending every monthly Board session and retreat on time for the full duration. If an executive misses more than three sessions in a calendar year, a formal review is conducted with the facilitator to evaluate cohort continuity.
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Barcelona 01 · Candidate admission review
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Barcelona 01 is strictly capped at 8 to 12 members. Admission is governed by non-compete vetting and cohort consent. Every inquiry is reviewed confidentially by Dr. Sven Mulfinger.
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