For people who are ready for an encore.

Earlier in their careers, Gary LeClair and Stan Maupin were among the founders of two business organizations — The Richmond Venture Forum and RichTech — because there was a need for quality networking and learning in the area’s capital-formation and technology sectors.

For twenty years, those two organizations have been among Richmond’s largest and most influential business groups, because they served the needs of two vibrant, growing sectors of the community.

In the summer of 2013, Gary and Stan founded Encorepreneur! to provide the same kind of forum for seasoned business leaders: breakfasts that combine great networking and interesting speakers in less than 90 minutes.

To keep things interesting — and to expose attendees to new places, organizations and people — breakfasts are held in diverse locations, from recording studios and universities to museums, nonprofit headquarters and even an NFL training facility. From an initial turnout of about 60, the group has grown to well over 200 attendees at some meetings.

The largest-ever bubble of post-career business owners and executives is hitting the streets. As baby boomers sell their businesses, consider a final career, or anticipate retirement, they’re contemplating “what next?”

They are beginning the last third of their lives with a deep desire to do purposeful work, contribute to their communities, keep learning, and connect with like-minded, vital people. Golf and grandchildren are not enough.