Helping Founders Succeed

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We believe that founders are a force for good in the world. They build, create jobs, raise living standards, pay taxes, and solve problems.

That’s why we've been obsessed with one question: how can we help founders succeed?
More successful companies = a better world.


Our search for answers led us to a range of studies showing that founders can drastically improve their odds of success when they get funded by a world-class accelerator, join a top CEO community, or belong to the right entrepreneurial community or tribe.


Our mission was to create a community that was a mash-up of Y Combinator, one of the world’s top accelerators, Young Presidents' organisation (the world’s largest CEO network), and a wealthy entrepreneurial family and make it radically affordable to anyone who had the potential of building a $100 million company.


'We believed that if we could do this we could significantly increase the number of founders that were able to build companies that impacted the world.



We have been doing this for 5 years, helping founders reach major milestones. Along the way, some of the smartest founders have enriched our community by sharing their success stories.

If you’re ready to learn from their experiences and contribute your own, join us. Let’s build something amazing together.

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Ryan Osher & Paul Smith

Co-founders

Our Mission

Transform founders’ lives

We measure our progress by the number of founders we help and the impact we have on their lives. To us, impact means helping founders boost profits, find more enjoyment in their work, and reduce time spent on business operations.

We achieve this by helping founders solve problems quickly, connecting them to peers, energising them to take action, and nudging them to reach the next level.

How we aim to transform founders' lives

We’re here to help members level up and upgrade the overall calibre of our community.


We make it easy for members to raise issues and quickly find solutions.


We run energising experiences to help founders connect, learn and grow.


We support founders in implementing innovative best practices, helping them lead their industry.

Community values

A community designed to help you move to the next level.

Respect

Engage with all members respectfully:
Arrive on time for events, or promptly notify others if you'll be late.
Respond to member introductions within 24 hours.
Ensure a professional video setup for online meetings to enhance everyone's experience.
CEO forums are strictly confidential, as outlined in the NDA.
Keep your communication clear and concise to foster meaningful peer learning.

Fair Exchange

We believe in the power of giving and balanced exchange:
Do not sell to members unless they express interest in your offering.
Give freely, paying it forward without expecting anything in return.
Share your experiences rather than offering advice.

Growth

We are committed to constant growth, both personally and professionally:
Stay curious, ask questions, and actively seek feedback.
Elevate your company by continuously improving as a CEO or founder.
Embrace ongoing personal and professional development.

Become a part of Civitas

Join CIVITAS, our curated community designed to connect, empower, and elevate founders and CEOs across industries.

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“I looooove being part of the network”
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