Building a small self-funded searcher cohort to meet virtually 2x a month

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by a searcher from Yale University - School of Management
in USA

2yrs ago

Building a small self-funded searcher cohort to meet virtually 2x a month

[UPDATE : Had a great response and have sent notes to folks to start a small group of folks with varied profiles. If you didn't get a reply from me, you should connect with the folks in the responses below and start another cohort!]

I'm a self-funded solo searcher in Seattle. Based off good advice from a former searcher, I'd like to put together a group of 5-10 folks to meet virtually as a cohort every two weeks -- for brainstorming, moral support, learning exchange etc. Someday we can be a CEO peer mentor group. :)

For cohesion and accountability purposes, you are:
- Searching full-time, early-ish in search
- Self-funded
- Dependable with attendance and community contributions
- Supportive and friendly

- Will try to find folks in different locales

DM if you're into it and we'll see what we can put together.

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Yale University in USA

^redacted‌ I saw your post a few days ago and had this same thought. Will reach out - and thanks for link to zoom below. There is clearly a need here.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
in Portland, OR, USA

Add me in. I closed and run a business in Portland so I'd try to hop on once in a while. We used to do a veteran call like that. It's great to meet other people trying to get off the ground with ETA.