Access the private community for founders and innovators

Gildre is the premier, invite-only knowledge community for ambitious founders, providing exclusive access to mentors, events, and tools to help you build a successful company.

Gildre members represent executives and leaders across every industry.

  • Diana Stepner, Head of Product and Startup Executive

    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.

  • Jayme Strauss, Chief Commercial Officer at Precision Neuroscience

    Jayme has pioneered clinical advancements in Neurotech, Healhcare, AI, and Medical Devices for over 15 years across multiple startups including Viz.ai and Precision Neuroscience.

  • 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.

  • Sam Bradley, Director of Product at PayPal

    Sam is an experienced product leader who has led global product teams at world-renowned companies including Expedia Group, Quizlet, Stitch Fix, and most recently PayPal.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ankur Jain, CTO at Carallel and Founder at Sprout

    Ankur is the Chief Technology Officer at Carallel and has served as an advisor for other Series A startups including Cohart. His previous roles included time as the VP of Architecture and Engineering at Groupon and Chief Architect at Walgreens.

Gildre is the community for innovators, builders, and creators. Think of us as your unbiased board of advisors, here to connect you with the right resources and partners as your company grows.

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 two-way learners. Our mentors have decades of professional experience and we’ve hand-picked experts to bring in knowledge across every imaginable industry.

Partnerships

We’ve developed a 500+ Partner Network to offer exclusive perks and partnerships to help you at any stage of your business or career.

Personalized 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

  • "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 guarantee 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.