Everything you get as an OpenWater member.
An instant network of vetted peers. Hands-on AI training. In-person chapter events nationwide. A member-driven marketplace of real opportunities. An annual Summit. And a community that has your back.
An instant network of vetted peers. Hands-on AI training. In-person chapter events nationwide. A member-driven marketplace of real opportunities. An annual Summit. And a community that has your back.
OpenWater isn't just a network — it's an infrastructure built to keep experienced professionals connected, visible, and in motion. The moment you're accepted, here's what you unlock:
Browse and message members directly. Search by expertise, industry, and location. Everyone here joined for the same reason — to connect, collaborate, and help each other. No gatekeepers, no cold outreach.
Post what you can offer. Ask for what you need. Jobs, introductions, coaching, expertise, feedback — the community delivers. Members have landed consulting engagements, advisory roles, and ongoing client relationships through this channel alone.
You belong to a local chapter the moment you join. Dinners, salons, meetups, and real conversations in your city — from San Francisco to New York and 20+ chapters in between. And growing.
A packed schedule of virtual and in-person programming every month — networking, peer advisory, AI fluency, career strategy, and more. Show up when it fits your schedule. There's always something next.
Hundreds of recorded sessions, webinars, member-authored articles, and podcasts — all built by and for experienced professionals. Learn at your own pace from people who've done the work.
Members boost each other's visibility. Post your content and the community shows up for you — likes, comments, shares. It's one of the simplest and most effective things we do.
Twice a month
One of the most popular things we do. High-energy sessions where members meet in small group breakouts, have real conversations, and walk away with a handful of new connections every time. Whether you just joined or you've been here from the start, speed networking is the fastest way to build relationships across the entire community.
Monthly
Hands-on sessions where you bring real questions about AI tools and workflows. Not theory. Not hype. Practical fluency for experienced professionals. 30+ members typically attend.
New in 2026
Intensive reskilling programs designed to take you from curious to capable. Built for people with decades of domain expertise who want to pair it with AI tools. These are signature programs — deeper, more structured, and designed to give you something real to point to when it's done.
Monthly
Small-group peer advisory. Bring a real challenge — your career, your business, your next move — and get high-judgment guidance from people who've been there. Facilitated, confidential, and consistently rated as one of the most valuable things members do inside OpenWater.
Monthly + in-person gatherings
Our WOW community is one of the most vibrant parts of OpenWater. Monthly virtual sessions plus in-person gatherings across the country — women navigating leadership, reinvention, and purpose together. The conversations are candid, the support is real, and the bonds extend well beyond the sessions.
Monthly
Member-led sessions focused on job search strategy, resume positioning, and navigating career transitions. Practical, tactical, and led by people who understand what this stage of the job market actually looks like.
Monthly
We don't just let you in and hope for the best. Every new member gets a guided introduction to the community, the platform, and the people. You'll know exactly how to get started and where to go first.
Monthly
Community updates, member spotlights, and the chance to stay connected to what's happening across all chapters.
Monthly
Staying sharp isn't just about your career. Mindfulness Fridays offer guided meditation and reflection sessions, and members meet up for networking hikes in cities across the country. The whole person matters here.
So grateful for the job post shared by a Bay Area Chapter member since it resulted in a full time paid consulting gig.
Corporate Development Executive
I landed a senior role at a startup making life easier for people with diabetes and their caregivers. Thanks to all of the OpenWater members for your guidance as I navigated the process.
Head of Business Development
I got the chance to present at Mastermind! It was the first time pitching what I'm doing to a group. I've gotten great feedback and several follow-up 1:1's.
Product Executive
Flagship Event
2026 · San Francisco
Once a year, the entire community comes together. The OpenWater Summit is a single-track, day-and-a-half gathering where members present their expertise, connect face-to-face, and get in front of corporate leaders and decision-makers.
This isn't a conference. Our members are the content — on stage, showcasing their thinking, their judgment, and their experience to a room of 250 peers and senior decision-makers. No paid speakers. No passive audiences. Every person in the room is someone worth knowing.
The inaugural Summit is designed to become OpenWater's annual flagship gathering. Get in the room for Year 1.
OpenWater chapters are led by volunteer captains who host dinners, salons, and gatherings in their cities. This isn't transactional networking. It's people who actually want to know each other, breaking bread and building relationships that last.
20+ local chapters — and growing every month
We curate our community carefully. Not because we're exclusive for the sake of it — because the quality of the network is the product. Every member is reviewed. That's what makes it work.
You've led teams, launched initiatives, built businesses, or guided organizations. Typically 20+ years of professional experience.
Between roles. Starting something new. Rethinking what's next. You don't need to have it figured out.
The Give & Get works because people show up for each other. We look for people who want to help, not just be helped.
Especially about AI and how it's changing your industry. You don't need to be technical. You need to be willing to learn.
There's no cost to join OpenWater. We're building something that will sustain itself — and right now, the most important thing is getting the right people in the room.
In 2027, we'll introduce an annual membership contribution to support the community's programming, platform, and growth. Members who join now aren't just early — they're building this. The community's value comes from what members put into it, not just what they take from it. That's by design.
Apply to join a growing community of experienced professionals who are staying relevant, connected, and in motion.