Your Wisdom. Your Platform. Your Future.
Transform your expertise into opportunity. Join OpenWater to connect with leaders, grow your influence, and flourish in your next chapter.
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EXCLUSIVE WISDOM NETWORK
Connect with a curated community of professionals who share your passion for excellence and growth.
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CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL AI TOOLS
Create a dynamic profile that tells your story, highlights your achievements, and packages your wisdom into opportunities that resonate.
HIGH IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES
Engage in projects, advisory roles, and collaborations that value your experience and align with your goals.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PLATFORMS
Share your insights through articles, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements, positioning yourself as a leader in your field.
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LEARNING AND GROWTH RESOURCES
Access workshops, tailored courses, and cutting-edge tools to expand your knowledge and elevate your career.
PRIVATE EVENTS, PEER GROUPS AND NETWORKING
Participate in exclusive in-person and virtual events with industry leaders, fostering meaningful connections and brand new collaborations.
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The OpenWater Advantage
Showcase Your Expertise
Create a personalized profile with custom AI tools and showcase it on the Wisdom Network. Share your story, highlight your achievements, and stand out. Explore Wisdom Network.
Expand Your Influence
Leverage thought leadership platforms to share your insights through articles, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements. Listen to podcasts.
Unlock New Opportunities
Engage in strategic projects, advisory roles, and collaborations that align with your goals and harness your expertise.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
At OpenWater, you’ll find a community of true peers who understand the value of wisdom and experience. Our events, forums, and collaborations are designed to inspire innovation, foster meaningful connections, and drive professional growth.
In-Person Meetups
Connect with others over meaningful conversation at local chapter events. San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, and Austin have already started with more chapters on the way.
Live Virtual Events
Spark your curiosity with a monthly calendar chock full of engaging webinars, riveting podcasts, skill-boosting bootcamps, and relaxed social hangouts.
Bi-Annual Salons
Our bi-annual salons—a haven for intellectual discourse, creativity, and inspiration— celebrate the beauty of shared ideas. Currently based in New York and Bay Area.
Annual Summit
Our annual summit features industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to share insights, spark change, and shape the future of work for seasoned professionals.
OpenWater has provided an opportunity to grow my network with a variety of experienced people from different industries. I’m meeting people in an authentic and meaningful way.
Whenever I need advice, the wisdom shared with me has always been both generous and productive. Unlike other ‘communities,’ the quality and level of interaction are genuinely welcoming.
The Give/Get corner is absolutely one of my favorite parts of the OpenWater community! I posted a ‘Give’ offer to help people evolve their brand for their small businesses. Within a week, five people reached out, and I’m still working with three of them on an ongoing basis. Not only did I help with their brands, but collaborating with them also helped me refine my own consulting business ideas.
Become a Member
At OpenWater, we understand the value of experience and help you highlight it. Our events, forums, and collaborations are designed to:
- Inspire innovation
- Foster meaningful connections
- Drive professional growth
Join us today as a Founding Member with an introductory rate of just $49/month or $495/year.
Apply Now for Membership Sign Up for an Info SessionHow can I become a member?
There are two main paths to OpenWater membership:
- Get Nominated by an Existing Member: Nominees must fill out an application and it must be reviewed and approved by the membership committee.
- Apply Directly for Membership: Aspiring members can fill out an application for review. Approved candidates will be interviewed by the membership committee.
What are OpenWater’s membership requirements?
OpenWater looks for members that have been professionally active for 20+ years, display career achievement and reputation, community involvement, a compelling journey over their life and career, and a demonstrated history of active participation in the success of others.
Learn more about our membership criteria.
What type of culture can I expect at OpenWater?
Honesty, respect, openness, and kindness are the heart of our culture. If you want to be part of a supportive and collaborative community of life-long learners that aspire to elevate and amplify one another, you’ve come to the right place.
Read our code of conduct.
What will I get out of OpenWater?
Our platform offers the best community, discovery platform and professional development tools specifically designed for deeply experienced workers. OpenWater makes it easy to quickly expand your network, find your next collaborator and bring your ideas to life all while getting the support and encouragement you need at this stage of your career.
Your next opportunity awaits.
Join OpenWater today and take the first step toward creating your next chapter.