Proven Leaders for Strategic Impact
OpenWater is a community of proven leaders forming advisory councils to help organizations navigate change and seize opportunity. We turn complexity into clarity through real-world experience, trusted guidance, and a new way to work.
More Than Advice — We Lead Alongside You
OpenWater helps organizations navigate complexity and change through curated advisory councils, strategy sessions, and leadership support.
We begin with our AI Council — sector-specific groups focused on strategy, workforce readiness, and responsible adoption. More councils are on the way, as we continue building the future of work with proven leaders.
What We Do
Wisdom Meets Opportunity
- For Organizations: Tap into curated Advisory Councils made up of proven leaders and operators. Gain the insight, perspective, and hands-on guidance needed to navigate complexity and drive transformation.
- For Professionals: Join a membership community designed to keep you connected, inspired, and in motion. Grow alongside peers, share your expertise, and unlock new opportunities to contribute.
Why Partner with OpenWater?
Proven Experience
Our members have held leadership roles across industries — from Fortune 100s to startups. They know the pressure of a pivot, the complexity of transformation, and the nuance of decision-making at every level.
Hands-On, Not High-Level
We go beyond advice. Whether guiding an executive offsite or pressure-testing your AI roadmap, OpenWater leaders are ready to dig in and help you move with clarity and confidence.
Built on Trust and Curation
Every council member is invited based on peer recommendations and proven leadership. We curate for experience, integrity, and a genuine commitment to contributing to others.
Community-First
We believe wisdom grows when it’s shared. Our members support one another through workshops, knowledge exchanges, and peer coaching — making OpenWater not just a service, but a movement.
Our Research
Bridging the Wisdom Gap
Partner with OpenWater
Whether you’re facing transformation, exploring AI, or seeking trusted guidance, OpenWater connects you with experienced professionals who’ve led through change — and are ready to help you do the same.