Forums

Founding a startup is a lonely job. Never climb alone!

Join a community of true peers to expand your mindset and to help you grow a world-class company.

Wisdom Partners Forums is a pioneering program crafted specifically for CEOs at the helm of high-growth companies. This fellowship is more than just a leadership program; it's an invitation to join an elite community of peers operating at the edge of their frontiers who share your drive, challenges, and ambition.

Next kickoff: Fall of 2024

Check out what other CEOs have to say!

Gianni Maxemin

Co-Founder & CEO, Pied Parker

“This Forum has been helpful when I least expected it. Upon initiation to the group, I felt a strong sense of imposter syndrome. I soon realized that I wasn't alone with troubles as a CEO. There were others that were facing similar obstacles, and the Forum helped me resolve them with confidence.”

“It’s probably the single most useful thing you can have. I recommend this to almost every CEO I meet as the number one thing they should do.”

Peter Kecskemethy, CEO of Kheiron Medical

Elina Naydenova

Co-Founder & CEO, Feebris

“This Forum has been transformative for my growth as a founder and my ability to lead the business through the challenges of a pandemic and an economic crisis. Being able to step into the shoes of other founders and immerse myself in their challenges has been a huge source of inspiration and perspective. And equally trusting the other team members with some of my biggest challenges has helped me make tough decisions and find the resilience to keep riding the rollercoaster. As a founder, you can often feel lost, and the group has been an energy compass for me, with every session leaving me full of ideas and commitment to break new ground.”

Core Experience:

  • In-Person Retreats: Kickstart your fellowship with an immersive retreat designed to foster deep connections, facilitate reflective learning, and set the stage for transformative growth.

  • Monthly Virtual Meetings: Continue the momentum with professionally facilitated, regular virtual gatherings that offer continuity, accountability, and an opportunity to delve into pressing issues with your peer group.

  • Curated Resources & Expert Webinars: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge insights, tools, and wisdom from leading experts across various industries, enhancing your leadership toolkit.

What You Get:

  • Wrestle with your Most Strategic Issues: Engage with a group of 6-8 fellow CEOs from relevant backgrounds committed to your mutual success. This is a place to discuss the most important issues that you can’t easily talk about with anyone else.

  • Think Bigger: Through peer groups, mentors, and thought leaders in your industry, elevate your understanding of yourself, your business and what’s possible to achieve the greatest outcome possible.

  • Strategic Networking: Build lasting relationships with leaders who can become trusted advisors, collaborators, and friends, extending your professional network beyond the ordinary.

  • Personal & Professional Growth: Experience a tailored journey that not only hones your leadership skills but also fosters personal development, ensuring you thrive in all facets of life.

  • 100% Confidentiality: Absolute confidentiality is essential for establishing trust and safety. Everything discussed in your forum is considered off the record.

Next kickoff: Fall of 2024

FAQs

  • Kickoff Retreat - We gather in person for a weekend to get face time with our Forum, members in other Forums, and identify the growing edges for you and your company.

    Monthly Meetings - Each Forum meets for half a day video conference once a month. These are highly confidential, and attendance is mandatory. This group becomes your “band of brothers” (and sisters) and the heartbeat of your growth. Each month your forum will help you solve your most pressing challenge.

  • You will make million-dollar decisions based on the input of this group.

    You will have a trusted source of outside experts to help you think through your thorniest issues.

    You will have a peer group who truly understands what you’re going through.

    Our current clients have been very successful:

    • Raised tens of millions of dollars

    • Increased revenue 3-10X

    • Increased the value of their companies by hundreds of millions

    If it doesn’t work, because sometimes it doesn’t, you’ll have a tight and trusted community to help you think and feel through the end of the journey.

  • How do I hire a CXO and know what I’m actually getting?

    We’re running out of money. How can I extend my runway?

    Should I work with [blank] VC?

    One of my investors is causing trouble.

    My cofounder and I are not aligned.

    I have a vision for how the company should work, but we just aren’t getting there.

    We are having trouble closing a deal with a key client/prospect.

    We have conflict among our core team.

    We just got hacked or experienced fraud. Now what?

  • Kickoff Retreat - We’ll cover all group meals, and we’ll provide a discounted rate for hotels.

    Monthly Forum Meetings - You’ll meet virtually every month for half a day with 6-7 other founders. You’ll get to leverage these industry leaders to help you solve your most pressing challenges, and you’ll support them with theirs. These are honest, vulnerable, confidential, and transformative.

    Private Channel - Wisdom Partners will provide a private communication platform to share questions and insights with other founders. Need to hire a new CTO, need an intro to a particular investor, trying to figure out the best HR platform … Ask it here.

    Monthly Wisdom Talks - Each month, we’ll gather experts on topics crucial for founders: closing sales, financial forecasting, investor relations, strategic operations, crisis communications, authentic leadership, and more.

    Resource Library - We’re building an ever-growing library of articles and templates to improve business operations and help expand your mindset.

    • AI Founders

    • Venture-Scale Tech

    • B2B Services

    • CEOs and Co-Founders

    • Leaders with ambition, a spirit of service, and an ownership culture mindset

  • Spring Kickoff: April 26-28 (Friday evening to Sunday morning) in Los Angeles

    Summer Kickoff: July (exact dates and location TBD)

    • Regular price: $1,000 per month with a 1 year commitment

    • $10,000 as an upfront payment

    • Discounts for additional executives from the same company

  • Fill out the form below. We’ll set up an interview to make sure you’re a good fit.

Start your breakthrough!

Next kickoff: Fall of 2024