Links to Networks & Groups to Help You Grow
Inkwhy recommends joining various networks to help with the growth of your startup, business, or organization. These groups include:
AboveBoard - Talented Network of Peer Executives
"People, Planet, Profit" - Currnt Expert Panel
Business In A Remote World" - Currnt Discussion Stream
BeeKonnected
CommissionCrowd
Lunchclub
NonProfit Executive Directors (NED) Group on LinkedIn
oGoing
Prepare for VC: Global Startup Oasis
Productive Flourishing
Resources for Women
Startup Communities
UNA-USA 2021 Global Engagement Summit
Visionary Access Network
AboveBoard - Talented Network of Peer Executives
- Explore hundreds of executive opportunities. Join over 9,000 senior executives and over 400 companies using AboveBoard to expand access to board and full-time opportunities. Including public and private organizations, as well as Private Equity and Venture Capital portfolio companies, executive opportunities on this platform spans across 10+ industries and functions including Finance, Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Operations, and more. Through AboveBoard membership, executives get free access to all opportunities and the capability to explore confidentially.
"People, Planet, Profit" - Currnt Expert Panel
- Participate in a moderated group of experts curating ways to help companies and organizations achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and collaborate through partnerships and knowledge-sharing. Applicants include Impact Investors, Impact Fund Managers, Chief Sustainability Officers, Chief Impact Officers, Chief Philanthropy Officers, Philanthropy Experts, Chief Giving Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Executive Directors, Social Good Officers, Grants/Giving Officers, Foundation Staff / Board Members, Certified B Corporation / B Corp Leaders, and Non-Profit Organization Leaders.
Business In A Remote World" - Currnt Discussion Stream
- Join other thought leaders to curate ways to navigate your business and support customers and employees in a remote world. From transitioning to a remote business model, to supporting and protecting employees, and providing customers with amazing remote experiences (CIOs, COOs, Distance Learning Experts, Corporate Strategy Leaders, Workforce Experts, Remote Working Technologists, Health and Wellness Experts, e.g., Ergonomics, HR Experts, CHROs).
BeeKonnected
- Boost your business or organization with more leads and connections in less time, with top professionals. BeeKonnected to the right people and save time, energy, money while catapulting your initiatives through the power of your expanding network. Join for free.
CommissionCrowd
- Access a network of commission-based sales executives and companies that are growing their salesforce through this network of agents.
Lunchclub
- Invitation link from Janice Dru-Bennett, who is also part of the Marketing Club on this AI platform, which allows invitees to information and get matched to others for scheduled "lunch" meetings.
NonProfit Executive Directors (NED) Group on LinkedIn
- Request to join this LinkedIn Group to connect with other nonprofit organization leaders, consultants, and experts.
oGoing
- Apply to join this select network of small businesses to grow together.
Prepare for VC: Global Startup Oasis
- Join this dynamic, Inclusive & diverse startup oasis built by entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capital experts to be "a living, breathing ecosystem - a circular economy of value created to help early-stage ventures navigate the most difficult period of their startup lifecycle... the beginning."
Productive Flourishing
- Start finishing the stuff that matters. Formerly the "Creative Giant Campfire" on Facebook, this Mighty Networks community network brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and creative minds from all walks of life to develop positive, personal approaches to planning their lives, connecting with other creative people, and finishing their projects in both the professional and personal realms of life.
Resources for Women
- Join other networks and explore resources specifically for female founders and women entrepreneurs, highlighted on the Inkwhy website.
Startup Communities
- Join this community for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. The group includes over 5,000 Investors, Entrepreneurs/Founders, Startup Employers and Supporters, Community Organizers, Mentors, CEOs, CTOs, University Employees and Students, and Government Economic Developers, welcoming those who identify under any of these labels especially those from under-represented groups. The community supports members to build thriving ecosystems, discuss and tackle complex adaptive systems, and contribute to each other's growth, learning, connection, and collaboration.
UNA-USA 2021 Global Engagement Summit
- The UNA-USA hosted its first ever all-virtual Global Engagement Summit on February 19-20, 2021. All participants are welcome to delve into the mission and work of the United Nations. Stay tuned for upcoming Local and National Events.
Visionary Access Network
- Access, Grow, Own - Register for upcoming events to become part of this burgeoning network of investors, founders, and corporate leaders who are matched based through demonstrating trust and establishing reputation.
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