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Long before community became a buzzword...

For over a decade, we’ve pioneered the business of community for professionals. We design, launch and manage purpose-built community programs.

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Our Influence

Our members are industry leaders who drive business forward.

Our managed portfolio of communities includes leaders and professionals from thousands of corporations, small businesses and startups, such as:

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Global Reach

Professional
playgrounds of prestige and possibilities.

Over the past decade, we’ve built and managed bespoke professional communities of all shapes and sizes—digital-first launching pads where our members can plug in, amplify their visibility, expand their influence, grow their business, and satisfy their endless ambition.

25k+

Members to date

50+

Professional Communities

72

Countries

25k+

Members to date

50+

Professional Communities

72

Countries

Our community is only as strong as
the voices of our members.

Member insights are shared and published widely to create industry influence across our portfolio of professional membership communities.

CCo community logos including Rolling Stone, Fast Company, Forbes Councils, Business Journal, Bizwomen, and Kiplinger.
CCo community logos including Rolling Stone, Fast Company, Forbes Councils, Business Journal, Bizwomen, and Kiplinger.
Amy_Stellhorn YEC has been crazy valuable, just to have people give you some quick advice on a business challenge, instantly knowing whom to call, and being able to partner up quickly. " Amy Stellhorn Founder / CEO
Melissa Bradley I love the fact that Fast Company Executive Board gets my voice out there and gives me visibility as a successful entrepreneur, a person of color, and a member of the LGBTQ community. " Melissa Bradley Co-founder
Todd_Macey The Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust is a more efficient way to get mentorship, to connect with people, to be in a community and learn from and grow with other business leaders.  " Todd Macey Vital Learning President
Leslie Samuel By writing for Newsweek Expert Forum, I want the younger generation that’s following me to see that if someone like me has these amazing opportunities, they can, too. " Leslie Samuel Owner
Kim_Kohatsu-2 Through Forbes Councils, I've connected with some fantastic business owners I would not have otherwise known. The network is a rich resource of talent and expertise. " Kim Kohatsu Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Brendan Ciecko I was inspired by Rolling Stone Culture Council as a place that brings together leaders across the creative ecosystem.  " Brendan Ciecko Founder & CEO
YEC has been crazy valuable, just to have people give you some quick advice on a business challenge, instantly knowing whom to call, and being able to partner up quickly. " Amy_Stellhorn Amy Stellhorn Founder / CEO

I love the fact that Fast Company Executive Board gets my voice out there and gives me visibility as a successful entrepreneur, a person of color, and a member of the LGBTQ community. "

Melissa Bradley Melissa Bradley Co-founder

The Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust is a more efficient way to get mentorship, to connect with people, to be in a community and learn from and grow with other business leaders.  "

Todd_Macey Todd Macey Vital Learning President

By writing for Newsweek Expert Forum, I want the younger generation that’s following me to see that if someone like me has these amazing opportunities, they can, too. "

Leslie Samuel Leslie Samuel Owner

Through Forbes Councils, I've connected with some fantastic business owners I would not have otherwise known. The network is a rich resource of talent and expertise. "

Kim_Kohatsu-2 Kim Kohatsu Founder and Chief Creative Officer

I was inspired by Rolling Stone Culture Council as a place that brings together leaders across the creative ecosystem.  "

Brendan Ciecko Brendan Ciecko Founder & CEO