An antidote to business as usual
Where purpose-driven founders and aspiring entrepreneurs get inspiration, build clarity and bring their vision to life together.
Build a business, the happy way.
We help purpose-driven entrepreneurs to make money, do good & be happy.
Whether you’re looking to start something new, rethink your work or find your tribe, our program, gatherings and community can help you.
Charting a new path can feel lonely and uncertain. It takes courage and those around you often think you’re crazy. Which is why you access to inspiration, tools and a tribe to support you.
We’ve spent over a decade fine-tuning a powerful approach to building a thriving business that makes you happy, and the world a better place.
We’re here to support you as a navigate the path less travelled.
Your trusted guides Laurence McCahill & Carlos Saba,
Co-founders of The Happy Startup School
Our values
Learning, play and friendship.
The Happy Startup School is the brainchild of two old school friends who came together to dream up a new kind of entrepreneurship, and in the process built an accidental community of like minds from around the world.
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Podcast
More than 170 episodes
Where we regularly interview thought leaders as well as our alumni, and answer questions directly from those in our community.
Join as a member
Free one month trial
Join the Business Hippy network and get access to online gatherings and courses, co-working sessions and a supportive group of likeminded people.
Guides & books
Free to download
A series of free pocket guides and books to download to help you build a business and life you love. A gift from us to you.
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Upcoming programs
Alptitude
13-20 June 2026
Morillon, French Alps
A deeply restorative 7-day reset in the mountains for founders & leaders that crave space for deep reflection, conversation, and meaningful experiences in nature with like minds.
Summercamp
11-13 September 2026
Sussex, UK
Our legendary annual festival where we bring together 150 changemakers over 3 days in Sussex for inspiring talks, powerful workshops and fun, nurturing experiences.
Happy MBA
Join waitlist for our next cohort
Autumn/fall 2026
Our flagship program for solopreneurs, founders and midlife professionals who want to redefine success and build a meaningful next chapter.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“A school to learn from beauties – teachers, buddies and mentors – that see amazingness in other people's nuttiness.”
— Rula Giakoumi –
– EST 2012 –
150k
subscribers
5000
alumni
6
continents
1 tribe
Manifesto
We’re a tiny team on a mission to make the world a happier place, one entrepreneur at a time.
Our core values
