Uprise, built from a community of entrepreneurs

A community driven by performance, energy and meaningful connections — extended through a high-level padel experience.
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Physical & mental performance
Peer-to-peer exchanges between entrepreneurs
High-level padel experience

Elevate performance. Transform energy. Build meaningful connections.

Entrepreneurial performance isn’t driven by intensity alone.It also requires clarity, energy and perspective. Uprise creates the conditions to rebalance these dimensions by combining physical performance, strategic thinking and meaningful exchanges between entrepreneurs.
A format designed to move forward with greater clarity and alignment.

Padel as a performance lab

At Uprise, padel becomes a space for execution. The game reveals the key qualities of an entrepreneur: decision-making under pressure, managing uncertainty, focus and discipline.

On the court, patterns emerge. Decisions sharpen. Clarity strengthens.

Performance becomes a lever for both personal and entrepreneurial transformation.

Our mission

To help entrepreneurs elevate their performance by combining:
High-level padel training
Physical and mental development
Peer-to-peer exchanges between entrepreneurs
Premium immersive experiences
An approach grounded in the balance between body, mind and environment — enabling greater clarity, energy and sharper decision-making.

A community built over time

Uprise builds on a community that has been active since 2016.Through confidential gatherings called SuperTuesday, the founders have brought together entrepreneurs for direct, unfiltered conversations. A deliberately small format, designed to foster trust, authenticity and long-term relationships. This experience now forms the foundation of Uprise: creating demanding environments where performance, reflection and meaningful connections come together.
SuperTuesday at a glance
400+ entrepreneurs and decision-makers
50+ private dinners since 2016
20 major biannual events
12 participants per session
10 years of active community

The Uprise team

Cédric Bourges

Entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Uprise, Cédric is also a coach and passionate padel player. He supports leaders and athletes in developing their physical and mental performance.
Certifications & expertise
Executive coach
Padel & Yin Yoga coach
Doctor of Pharmacy — Nutrition specialist
2 successful exits

Amélie Détrivière

+40 Padel World Champion, Amélie brings her high standards and international-level experience to Uprise. She shares elite performance standards through a structured and highly practical approach.
Achievements
+40 Padel World Champion (2022, 2024)
Padel European Champion (2023, 2025)

Nicolas Lemeteyer

Entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Uprise, Nicolas has been supporting leaders for several years in their growth and transformation journeys.
Background
CEO & co-founder of Leikar (Sport & Wellness)
2 successful exits
Investor & board member
Author of From Zero to Exit (Amazon #1 in Entrepreneurship)

Our principles

Excellence
Professional sports standards applied to entrepreneurship.
Discipline
Mastery of body, energy and decision-making.
Transformation
Lasting change — beyond short-term motivation.
Community
Authentic relationships between entrepreneurs.

Join the Uprise experience

An experience designed for entrepreneurs who want to elevate their performance, clarify their trajectory and grow within a high-level group.