Experienced talent delivers extraordinary results.
The OpenWater platform seamlessly integrates into corporate structures to retain valuable experienced talent, deliver targeted business solutions and improve outcomes in a truly cost-effective manner.
We do this by packaging together the skills, experience and wisdom of our members for advisory style work, workshops, mentoring and much more.
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Wisdom Network
Directly communicate and engage with our highly-vetted, deeply experienced members to find the right solution for you.
Jobs and Projects
Whether you need full-time, part-time, or project work, OpenWater offers the flexibility to fulfill your specific requirements.
Enhance Offboarding
Improve transitions for later stage career professionals without losing valuable institutional wisdom and talent.
In-Person Courses
Bundle member expertise to create full-track virtual or in-person courses that cover business and professional development topics.
Event Sponsorship
OpenWater members represent a key demographic that is actively seeking out and engaging with brands to help them build their own business.
Custom Solutions
Need a combination of services custom to your business needs? No problem, OpenWater can create bespoke solutions for your company.
Leading the Business Wisdom Revolution
OpenWater enlists the expertise of premiere Human Resources professionals to help us build a platform companies will trust and result in new economic opportunities for our members.
Lissa Minkin
Lissa brings a dynamic perspective, having worked in both public companies like eBay and Facebook, as well as venture tech firms including Addepar, Tile, and Wrapbook.
Steve Hatfield
Steve, with deep expertise in the Future of Work and Workforce Transformation consulting from Deloitte, provides valuable insights into organizational challenges and solutions.
Shirley Braun
Shirley is a seasoned leadership coach, advisor to leadership teams, and former Global People C-level executive who works with leaders to scale impact.
Leila Bulling Towne
Leila is a global executive coach renowned for her Awesome Leader program, specializing in crafting successful leadership, coaching, and mentoring programs for experienced leaders.
Eric Wohl
Eric, a public company CHRO, HR venture advisor, and Northwestern-trained executive coach, offers comprehensive guidance in HR and executive coaching.
Desiree Therianos
Desiree has managed HR functions for prominent Silicon Valley startups from inception through acquisition, providing invaluable expertise in talent management and organizational growth.
Mai Ton
Mai is a tech start-up leadership consultant specializing in change management and the future of work, and she is also the author of “Come Into My Office.”
Veronique St. Germain
Veronique has helped a broad array of technology companies recruit and retain talented individuals, leaders, and executives.