I’m the founder of The 500 — a carefully curated space for founders, leaders and doers who want meaningful connection without the noise.

The idea came from seeing the same problem again and again. Too many networking spaces are loud, transactional or driven by ego. People talking at each other, collecting contacts, chasing visibility — but rarely forming relationships that actually go anywhere. I wanted to create something quieter, more thoughtful and far more useful.

The 500 is built on trust, generosity and shared intent. It brings together people who are serious about what they’re building and generous about what they know. Founders, leaders and operators from different worlds, but with a common approach — curious, open and willing to help each other move things forward.

This isn’t about scale for scale’s sake or being everywhere at once. It’s about quality over quantity. The right conversations. The right introductions. The kind of connections that open doors not because you asked, but because someone genuinely wants to help.

I curate The 500 personally. Who’s in the room matters. How people show up matters. There’s no posturing, no pitching for the sake of it, and no pressure to perform. Just smart, experienced people sharing ideas, insight and opportunity in a way that feels natural and human.

At its best, The 500 becomes a support system — a place where ideas are sharpened, challenges are shared honestly and momentum builds quietly but steadily. It’s about long-term relationships, not quick wins.

For me, The 500 is an extension of how I work more broadly: thoughtful connection, clear intent and creating the conditions for good things to happen — without forcing them.

The 500 will launch in 2026.