Startup Forest Walk & Connect · March 2026 Edition
 

Following three well-received editions in November, December, and January, Startup Forest Walk & Connect is back with a new forest walk in March. This edition brings the community together once again, with an added layer of wellness-focused depth.

Co-organized by Golden Born Society and Ginkgo Wellness Studio, curated together by Can Coşkuncan, founder of Golden Born Society, and Diğdem Girici, founder of Ginkgo Wellness Studio.
 

Golden Born Society was founded for people in the startup world; founders, investors, mentors, and everyone building within this ecosystem to have a space that goes beyond work. A space to genuinely connect, unwind, and take care of themselves, both physically and psychologically. It exists for the human side of entrepreneurship, away from meeting rooms and screens.

The event is intentionally designed away from screens, meeting rooms, and the daily pressure of startup life. Participants gather in the heart of nature for a slow-paced forest walk, guided awareness practices, and structured yet natural conversations.
 

The experience is inspired by Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing), a Japanese nature-therapy approach that encourages slowing down, deep sensory connection with nature, and nervous system regulation.
 

This gathering creates space especially for entrepreneurial minds that are constantly thinking, producing, and carrying responsibility, offering a moment to truly slow down, reset, and reconnect. Participation is not limited to company founders. This space is open to anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit: those who take initiative, walk through uncertainty, and have the courage to create.
 

What to expect:

Casual Networking:
Curated, exclusive networking with founders and startup professionals in a calm, distraction-free natural environment. Forest bathing-inspired moments including slow walking, sensory awareness, and gentle meditation handled by professional wellness expert. A format that encourages real human interaction rather than crowded meetups. Support for mental clarity, nervous system regulation, and creative flow.
Professional Guidance Throughout

Every step of the walk is accompanied by professional wellness and sports practitioners. From the opening moments to the closing practice, participants are supported by experienced facilitators who hold the space for a meaningful and safe experience.

A Tree Planted in Your Name

A tree will be planted on behalf of every participant. Each participant will receive a digital, shareable certificate as a personal memento of their contribution to nature.

Stay Connected with Golden Born Society

Everyone who registers for this event will be kept in the loop about upcoming Golden Born Society gatherings and events.

There is no performance, output, or productivity expectation during the walk. This space is dedicated to being, slowing down, and realigning.
 

📍 Event Details Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 Time: 14:00 – 16:30 Location: Hacıosman Atatürk City Forest

👥 Attendance Participation is limited to 20 startup-minded participants. The limited capacity is intentional it ensures a controlled group size and higher-quality interaction.
 

🎟️ Ticket & Participation Terms 
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions. This is not a competitive event or a sports race. Participants confirm that they are physically and medically fit to attend. No special experience or physical fitness level is required. Each participant is responsible for their own health and safety. The organizer cannot be held responsible for personal injuries, health issues, or loss of personal belongings.

By purchasing a ticket, participants acknowledge and accept these terms.