As Far As

What As Far As does

As Far As GmbH is a Berlin-registered private company that organizes an annual invitation-only entrepreneurship retreat held in the Engadin region of Switzerland (Sils Maria and St. Moritz). Founded in 2016 by Lenard F. Krawinkel and Dario Suter, with Rolf Sachs serving as Honorary Patron, the company runs a single weekend event each year, limited to 24 carefully curated participants. The 2026 edition marks the program's 10th anniversary. Each retreat is anchored by a 'Leading Thinker' who delivers workshop sessions on a themed topic; past thought leaders include Kevin Cashman (2017), Peter Bregman (2019), Prof. Dr. Christian Busch (2023), Casper ter Kuile (2024), Jia Jiang (2025), and Prof. Margaret Neale (2026, Negotiation). The participant mix comprises founders of profit-oriented businesses, investing entrepreneurs, and select special guests from fields including science, art, politics, and sports.

The company monetizes exclusively through participation fees for the retreat. Two pricing tiers are offered: 5,500 CHF for the Hotel Waldhaus package and 6,500 CHF for the premium Chesa Marchetta package, both inclusive of three nights' accommodation, breakfast, workshops, social events at venues including the Olympic Stadium St. Moritz, e-bike transport, and networking sessions. Maximum gross participation revenue is capped at approximately 144,000–156,000 CHF annually under full occupancy (~$158K–$172K USD), placing the business well under $1M in annual revenue. Distribution is entirely invitation-driven, with founders personally curating participants from their networks; there is no public marketing, no resellers, and no enterprise sales motion. The business is best characterized as a founder-led lifestyle retreat venture, not a scalable technology or venture-backed growth company.

Operationally, the company has no disclosed technology stack, no proprietary software, no mobile app, and no AI or data capabilities. Its defensibility rests on a decade of brand curation, exclusive venue partnerships (Hotel Waldhaus, Chesa Marchetta, Olympic Stadium St. Moritz), and an alumni network of founders and investors. The entity is a German private limited company (GmbH) with a Swiss operational presence in Bever and Sils Maria, no disclosed external investment, and no parent company or M&A activity.

Name

As Far As

Legal name

As Far As GmbH

Website

https://asfaras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

As Far As GmbH operates an annual invitation-only entrepreneurship retreat in the Engadin region of Switzerland, limited to 24 curated founders, investing entrepreneurs, and special guests per event, generating revenue solely through per-participant fees of 5,500–6,500 CHF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Retreat and Leadership Development Events

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentive Travel Programs & Retreat Events (Offsites) (MPAGAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wellness, Spa & Retreat Tour Operators (THAKADAI)

Keywords

• Executive retreat services
• Entrepreneur networking events
• Leadership development workshops
• Invitation-only founder retreats
• Premium impact weekends

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Participation Fees: The primary revenue stream is participation fees for the annual weekend retreat. Two tiers are offered: 5500 CHF for the Hotel Waldhaus package and 6500 CHF for the Chesa Marchetta package. Both packages include 3 nights accommodation with breakfast, workshop sessions led by a thought leader, social events, e-bike transport, and networking opportunities. The event is by invitation only with a cap of 24 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

As Far As organizes an annual invitation-only impact weekend retreat for entrepreneurs, held over a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday) in Sils Maria and St. Moritz, Switzerland, capped at 24 carefully curated participants. The retreat combines workshop sessions led by an annual featured thought leader, curated networking with founders and investing entrepreneurs, social events at exclusive venues such as the Olympic Stadium St. Moritz, and nature experiences in the Engadin. Participation is offered through two accommodation-based pricing tiers at Hotel Waldhaus (5500 CHF) and Chesa Marchetta (6500 CHF).

Product overview

As Far As is a single, unified annual event offering—an invitation-only impact weekend for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The core product is the three-day retreat held in Switzerland's Engadin region, with participation packages providing accommodation at select hotels (Hotel Waldhaus or Chesa Marchetta) combined with workshop sessions led by renowned thought leaders, social networking events, and curated experiences in nature. The event focuses on personal growth, leadership development, and fostering connections among entrepreneurs committed to positive change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• As Far As Annual Impact Weekend Retreat Annual invitation-only three-day (Thursday-Sunday) impact weekend for entrepreneurs held in the Engadin region of Switzerland (Sils Maria and St. Moritz), capped at 24 carefully curated participants. Combines thought-leader-led workshop sessions, curated networking with founders and investing entrepreneurs, social events at exclusive venues, and nature experiences in the Engadin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Limited to 24 carefully selected participants per annual event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hotel WaldhauscoreOthers · 1 January 2026Primary accommodation partner for As Far As retreats. Located in Sils Maria, Engadin, the hotel provides 3 nights accommodation with breakfast as part of the 5500 CHF participation package. The venue serves as the arrival point and one of the main event locations.
• Chesa MarchettacoreOthers · 1 January 2026Premium accommodation partner in Sils Maria offering higher-end lodging for the 6500 CHF participation package. Provides exclusive accommodation option for participants seeking a more upscale experience during the retreat.
• Olympic Stadium St. MoritzcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Special event venue for the welcome reception and dinner on Thursday evening. The iconic Olympic Stadium provides a unique setting for the opening social event of the retreat, creating a memorable first experience for participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• TED Conferences: Premium thought-leadership conferences built around curated speakers and ideas. Comparable on the thought-leader-as-product axis that As Far As uses, but at much larger scale and broader audience.
• RISE (Web Summit / Lisbon retreats): Large-scale founder and investor conferences including curated side events. Comparable founder/operator audience and premium conference format, but operates at materially greater scale than As Far As.
• World Economic Forum (Davos): Annual invitation-only gathering of executives, founders, and policymakers in Switzerland. Comparable premium Swiss location, exclusivity, and thought-leader programming, but at much larger scale and broader mandate.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership community for founders offering forums, retreats, and peer-learning events. Comparable entrepreneur-segment focus and curated peer interactions; much broader scale and year-round programming.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Peer membership organization for chief executives running curated forums, retreats, and learning events. Comparable founder/CEO audience and emphasis on high-touch small-group experiences; far larger and recurring in nature.

Direct peers

• Founders Forum: Invitation-only gatherings of tech founders and investors (e.g., Founders Forum in London). Directly comparable to As Far As in curated-format, premium-pricing, entrepreneur-and-investor audience, and high-touch networking intent.
• Summit Series: Curated, high-ticket experiences bringing together founders, investors, and creatives (e.g., Summit at Sea, Summit LA). Comparable audience, exclusivity model, and emphasis on small-group experiential programming rather than scale.
• Maverick1000: Invite-only membership community and curated annual retreats for founders and high-net-worth entrepreneurs. Closely comparable exclusivity mechanic, premium pricing, and retreat-style offsite format.

Emerging players

• Esalen Institute: Long-running retreat center offering curated workshops with thought leaders in a nature setting. Comparable retreat-format, workshop-with-thought-leader product, and premium positioning; broader audience than As Far As.
• Pop-Up Magazine: Curated live "magazine" experience with thought leaders and storytellers. Comparable premium, single-event, curation-led format, though targeting a creative/media rather than founder audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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