By invitation only

The exclusive peer community for C-level technology executives.

Deep, authentic relationships that support the professional and personal journeys of the people running technology at the world's most demanding companies.

Melanie HildebrandtClemens KoeglerRosalia Hajek
George HannaRebecca MaffeiSai Koorapati

Built to fix what other peer networks get wrong.

No sales pitches, no badge-scanning. Executives are human first, so we start with the relationship and let the value compound over years.

01

Elite and invite-only

Every member holds a current C-level role, is invited by a member, and is vetted against criteria set by our Advisory Board.

02

Relationships, not transactions

Connections start at the table and carry on long after it, across both personal and professional life.

03

Intimate dinners

Twelve to fifteen members, a few senior sponsors and one handpicked Guest Host. One table, one conversation.

04

Giving back

A portion of operating profit supports local charities chosen by the members and confirmed by the Advisory Board.

Our commitment

Any member. Any time. For any reason. Every member takes the call.

That promise is the cornerstone of CXO/RISE. It gives every member a direct line to senior peers for the hard things: board dynamics, a difficult people decision, the move nobody else has made yet.

Three ways in. All by invitation.

Membership, hosting and sponsorship are each extended by the community, never sold.

Members

Sitting C-level technology executives at companies above $500M in revenue, personally selected by the Founding Advisory Board.

  1. 1Current C-level role
  2. 2Invitation from a member
  3. 3Meets minimum requirements
  4. 4Advisory Board approval
Membership details →

Guest Hosts

Handpicked change makers who lead the conversation: CEOs, founders, athletes, VCs, media personalities and authors.

Meet our hosts →

Sponsors

A small number of partners chosen by the community, represented at the table by founders, CEOs and CROs. Hard selling is never allowed.

Sponsor with us →

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Know a member, or been asked to join us? Start the conversation and our Advisory Board will be in touch.

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