Inside the 3-Day Think Tank: David Gonzalez Launches New Format Where World-Class Founders Teach Each Other

Key Takeaways:

• David Gonzalez launched a new 3-Day Think Tank that reimagines the traditional mastermind model.
• The event features no paid speakers or sponsor pitches, focusing on genuine collaboration.
• Attendees are high-caliber founders of $10M, $100M, and even billion-dollar businesses.
• Private Think Tank Sessions are central—deep, three-hour hot seats promoting in-depth discussion.
• Gonzalez considers the Think Tank his “labor of love,” emphasizing passion over profit.

Breaking the Mastermind Mold

Most mastermind events follow a familiar script: crowded rooms, paid speakers, relentless sponsor pitches, and attendees treated more like targets than participants. David Gonzalez decided to upend this model with his newly evolved 3-Day Think Tank—a curated workshop and think tank experience where collaboration takes center stage.

A Labor of Love, Not Livelihood

Gonzalez, who runs one of the top affiliate and partnership networks in the United States, doesn’t view the Think Tank as a revenue stream. “My main business already generates strong revenue. This isn’t my livelihood—it’s my labor of love,” he says. “That’s why every detail of the experience is designed around real value. No stage pitches. No upsells. Just world-class founders helping each other win.”

Contributors, Not Speakers

In a bold departure from tradition, the event features no paid speakers—or any speakers in the conventional sense. Every attendee is a contributor. “Every single person in the room could headline a major conference. But here, they’re not speakers—they’re contributors,” Gonzalez explains.

Elite Founders Collaborating

Far from passive spectators, the participants are founders who have built businesses worth $10 million, $100 million, and even billions. They come not to perform but to work—sharing insights, challenges, and strategies in an atmosphere of mutual support.

Deep Dive Sessions

At the heart of the Think Tank are the Private Think Tank Sessions—intensive, three-hour “hot seats” held in the guest house. These sessions allow for deep dives into specific issues, fostering candid discussions and actionable solutions.

Redefining the Networking Experience

By eliminating the usual trappings of masterminds—no sponsor pitches, no upsells, no passive audiences—Gonzalez’s 3-Day Think Tank offers a fresh approach to networking and professional development. It’s an environment where elite founders can genuinely connect and collaborate.