Why This Exists
Strategy professionals, including those in corporate strategy, product strategy, BizOps, corporate development, and chief of staff roles, have no dedicated professional community in New York City.
Existing networks fail them for a specific reason: wrong composition. Tech communities skew toward founders and fundraising. Other communities mix many different role types. None center the generalist-analytical operator who sits in a strategy function inside a scaled organization.
Who This Is For
- Those in roles such as corporate strategy, product strategy, BizOps, corporate development, chief of staff within tech, media, finance, or adjacent industries
- Experienced mid- to senior-level professionals with at least 5+ years of experience
- Senior individual contributors through Director / VP level
- Typically ex-consulting or ex-banking, now in operating roles
- Based in New York City and committed to attending in-person events
What You Get
Peer Identity
A room where everyone understands what “strategy” means as a career, not a buzzword.
Trusted Advisory
Honest advice on promotions, managing, role transitions, compensation, and organizational politics from people navigating the same path.
Warm Network
Job referrals and introductions that come from real relationships, not cold outreach.
Senior Exposure
Fireside chats with CSOs, COOs, and Heads of Strategy.
Intellectual Sharpening
Strategy teardowns and workshops that exercise the analytical skills this audience was built on.
Programming
In-person first. Monthly cadence.
Dinner Club
Small-group dinners with curated discussion prompts. The anchor format.
Strategy Teardowns
Members dissect and debate a company’s strategic move.
Peer Advisory Boards
Small sub-cohorts put together via a matching process where members can help each other through common challenges.
Fireside Chats
Senior strategy leaders share their career arc and take questions.
Workshops
Member-led tactical sessions for skill development.
“What I Actually Do” Series
Members share and present the real scope of their role.
Founded By
Jared Kessel
Product Strategy at Pinterest
Previously at DoorDash, NBA, and Barclays Investment Bank
FAQ
Is this free?
Yes. There is no membership fee. Some events (e.g., fireside chats requiring a rented venue) may include a small cost-share per attendee to cover the space. This is always communicated upfront when the event is announced.
How often do you meet?
We aim for official event programming on a monthly cadence, with a strong preference for in-person gatherings across New York City.
What is the time commitment?
Attend at least one event per quarter.
How selective is this?
Every application is reviewed and shortlisted candidates are interviewed. We intentionally keep the community small to maintain intimacy and ensure members build meaningful, high-quality relationships, not just surface-level connections.
Is there an online component?
Yes. Members join a private Slack community for ongoing conversation between events.
Apply to Join
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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