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

Every Gildre member goes through our nomination and interview process before an official invitation is extended. Our core focus is to ensure the standard and quality of our community through our six value pillars.

As a Gildre member, you’ll gain access to all core benefits in addition to expanding features. Learn about our pillars below to see how they can support your growth.

Results-Driven Mentor Matches

  • 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 $500 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 Propellent 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 Accelerator.

  • 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.

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As a member, you’ll receive multiple mentor sessions each month from professionals who have done it all. Our mentors include VC Partners, Founders, C-Suite Executives, Startup Leaders, and more - all individuals who are committed to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting innovators across the globe.

Gildre Member retention & satisfaction score over the past 12 months within the community

106%

Companies with Sales/GTM advisors see an average revenue increase of 106% over the first year

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Founders & Startups with mentors are 20% more likely to succeed and grow past 5 years than those without

Workshops & Events

At Gildre we work directly with our mentors and partners to curate exclusive Workshops and Events, all geared towards providing direct impact to our members. These sessions are highly interactive, allowing you to share details specific to you and receive immediate recommendations and guidance to scale.

Innovation Roundtables

Led by a world-class Executive Mentor, our Innovation Roundtable workshops establish meaningful, professional bonds between members in small-group settings.

Groups meet once per quarter and each Roundtable features a core topic designed to help members set benchmarks and hold each other accountable for success.

Engaging Community

Gildre members gain immediate access to our digital community with countless experts actively supporting one another. If you’ve got an urgent question - ask away! Whether you’re looking to bring on a key advisor, seeking product feedback, or searching for guidance on your upcoming fundraising round there’s someone in the community that’s had a similar experience who can assist.

Meaningful Connections

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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 hannel Consulting

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

    Robyn Hobson, Chief Marketing Officer at Remote Vans

  • "Gildre has an unbelievable suite of resources and events. As a solo founder I've been searching for "my people" and vetted experts to guide my process. I have found both in the Gildre Community."

    Sam Monson, Founder of We Hate Exercise

  • "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

Meaningful Connections can be hard to come by. Whether you’re attending a networking event, visiting a conference, or just grabbing drinks with a group, how many of those individuals do you maintain relationships with on a continuous basis?

At Gildre we work to facilitate long-term relationships between members, and anyone looking to build amazing things in our community.

Partnerships & Perks

We’ve developed a 100+ Partner Network and continuously work with our community to offer exclusive partnerships to help you at any stage of your business or career. Get access to key SaaS tools & services to drive Revenue, Operations, G2M, and more with $500,000+ in savings and discounts.

Membership Benefits

Gildre offers three personalized membership plans tailored to your professional pursuits. Membership is by invitation only but we encourage anyone looking for entrepreneurial mentorship and community to apply.

Gold

  • White-glove Onboarding Experience

  • Founder Innovation Roundtable Sessions

  • Weekly Gildre Advisory Sessions

  • Access to Monthly Workshops & Events

  • Private Slack Community Workspace

  • Digital Library of all Gildre Educational Content

  • Bi-monthly Newsletter & Updates

  • Exclusive Partnerships & Resources

  • Advisory Board Fulfillment Opportunities

  • Custom Boop.VIP Metal-Engraved Networking Card

Platinum

  • All Gold-Level Benefits, plus:

  • Personalized 1:1 Mentorship Pairing

  • Exclusive Digital Networking Events

  • Investor Resources and Education

  • Additional Startup Tools & Templates

  • Advisory Board Fulfillment Opportunities (placement fee waived)

  • Podcasting and Personal Brand Opportunities

  • Personalized Startup & Growth Templates

  • Access to Recording Studio & Custom Video Clips

Diamond

  • All Platinum-Level Benefits, plus:

  • Personalized 1:1 Executive Coach Pairing

  • 1:1 Bi-Monthly Meeting with Managing Partners to Discuss Fundraising Strategies

  • Monthly Pitch Panel Events

  • Leadership Development Forum

  • Board of Directors Fulfillment Opportunities (placement fee waived)

  • 1:1 Thought Leadership Sessions with Mentors

  • Curated In-Person Events

Let’s get to it.