Access the private community for founders and mentors

Gildre is an international membership community for innovators and leaders to elevate their entrepreneurial potential.

Gildre members represent executives and leaders across every industry.

  • Diana Stepner, Head of Product at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

    Diana is an established product leader who served as Vice President of Product at organizations including Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Pearson, Kayak, SimplePractice, and Monster.com.

  • Fritz Lanman, CEO at ClassPass & MindBody

    Fritz is the CEO at ClassPass which attained unicorn status in 2019 with a $285M financing round. He led Microsoft’s $240M Facebook investment in 2007, a deal now worth over $8 billion.

  • David Adeleke, Co-Founder and CEO at Zeeh Africa

    David is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zeeh Africa, a FinTech startup driving financial inclusion across Africa. He has served as a mentor and advisor for dozens of companies across the globe.

  • Bipasha Ghosh, Chief Marketing Officer at Dali Spaces

    Bipasha is the CMO at Dali Spaces, an educational community for women entrepreneurs. Prior to that she served as Vice President of International Marketing at NBC Universal and Head of Marketing at BBC World.

  • Chase Brignac, CEO & Co-Founder at ChatOpenSource, YC 22' Batch

    Chase is the Technical CEO and Founder at ChatOpenSource which is an On-Premise and Auditable ChatGPT platform. He graduated YCombinator’s 22’ Batch driving Generative AI.

  • Jason Jacobsohn, Managing Partner & Founder at Propellant Ventures

    Jason has worked with thousands of startups and multiple VC’s supporting 14 different industries. He also serves as the Director of the Chicago Founder Institute organization.

  • John Lionberger, Executive Director at DGP Capital

    John has three decades of experience in the energy and industrial technology sector. He sold his last company in 2017 and currently provides capital and M&A guidance to growth stage founders.

Gildre is the community for innovators, builders, and creators. Our members are here to challenge the status quo, and make an impact in the world across all industries.

Results-Driven Mentor Matches

Personalized 1:1 mentorship pairing with a SME in your field geared towards accelerating professional growth.

Meaningful Connections

Genuine connections designed to facilitate long-lasting relationships. This isn’t a one-and-done. Meet, develop, and build with others in the Gildre community.

Workshops & Events

Curated, interactive workshops designed to engage and bridge connections between members and mentors.

Engaging Community

Access to a highly engaged digital Slack community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. With weekly AMA’s, newsletters, and unique content just for you.

Interactive Coaching

We’re passionate about being lifelong learners. Our mentors have decades of professional experience and we’ve hand-picked experts to bring in knowledge across every imaginable industry.

Partnerships

We continuously work with our community to offer exclusive perks and partnerships to help you at any stage of your business or career.

Coaching & Support for Founders and Professionals

  • "Gildre is a thriving community of motivated, high-performing individuals who share knowledge, resources, and insights for those navigating the challenging world of startups".

    Robyn Hobson, Chief Marketing Officer at Remote Vans

  • “The resources offered at Gildre are exceptionally beneficial for entrepreneurs and professionals, providing crucial tools and insights from seasoned mentors across countless industries."

    Horacio Rilo, Founder of Boop

  • "Joining Gildre was the best decision I made since starting my practice in 2016. Having mentors makes things smoother, and the path more enjoyable as well. At each encounter I got better ideas that improved my offering."

    Carol Palombini, Founder of Palombini Coaching

  • "Since joining Gildre I've been able to receive great advice, find supportive friends, and solve pressing problems across a network of amazing individuals. If you're looking for an active and engaged community home, you'll find it here."

    Tanho Attah, Founder of GISL Farmland

  • "One of my best investments thus far includes joining Gildre with the different activities within the community and good overall vibe."

    Shanya Tsai, Founder of HangRr App

  • "The Gildre Community is extremely professional and continues to build a talented network of experts which has been positive for my business."

    Andrew Ranson, Founder of K1 Channel Consulting

  • "Joining Gildre has been a thrilling experience with vibrant and intelligent members across the globe. There are so many resources and advisors ready to lend an ear and guiding hand."

    Yara Schilling, Director of Talent & Development at MoveOn

  • "The value of this community is the diverse voices on the platform. Each member is curious, genuine, engaging, and always open to a conversation."

    William Luck, Full Stack Developer & Educator

Where Our Mentors Come From

Community for all

We’re firm believers that operators and executors change the world, not just ideas.

While we heavily vet each of our members, our community consists of individuals building amazing things all over the world, in every imaginable industry.

At Gildre you can find your Co-Founder, Advisor, Teammate, or Mentor. We’re here to help you build your team and take your personal & professional brand to the next level.

Experience growth you can work on together

Nobody said it was going to be easy. Whether you’re starting your first company, launching a new product, or just battle testing a concept, it’s important to have someone to share ideas with. At Gildre you’ll have a community of hundreds of individuals to form your team, all supporting the same mission to build something amazing.

Is Gildre right for me?

We’re a community for all, and we mean it. You don’t need to be a former founder with multiple exits nor do you need to have $30M in annual revenue. You just need to have a vision and the desire to succeed.

While we can’t promise admittance for everyone, we promise if you’re willing to put in the work, you’ll find a place at Gildre.

That being said - let’s build something amazing! Schedule a meeting below with our team to learn more.