Member Data Report

Quarterly Networking Insights

Top industries, emerging trends, and what professionals are connecting about, drawn from our member community each quarter.

Latest report · November 2026

November saw a vibrant mix of entrepreneurial activity, with members heavily focused on scaling businesses through strategic partnerships and fractional leadership. There is a clear shift toward collaborative networking, where founders are actively seeking operational efficiency and referral alliances to navigate current market challenges.

871

Members Analyzed

0

Intro Requests

5

Top Industries Tracked

Top Industries

  1. 1Technology (15% of members)
  2. 2Financial Services (12% of members)
  3. 3Real Estate (10% of members)
  4. 4Business Consulting (8% of members)
  5. 5Construction & Development (7% of members)

Emerging Trends

  1. 1Rise in fractional leadership roles seeking short-term strategic partnerships
  2. 2High demand for cross-border collaboration between U.S. and international markets
  3. 3Increased focus on AI-driven operational efficiency for small businesses
  4. 4Growing trend of veteran-led startups seeking civilian mentorship and investment

Top Networking Topics

  1. 1Seeking referral partners
  2. 2Business growth and scaling
  3. 3Finding new clients
  4. 4Strategic business partnerships
  5. 5Career transition and new job opportunities

This Period's Highlights

  • ✦ 80% of members actively identified as either founders or small business owners.
  • ✦ A significant uptick in requests for cross-industry referral partnerships was recorded across all major cities.
  • ✦ Professional networking is shifting away from transactional exchanges toward long-term, high-value strategic alliances.

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