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Do I have what it takes to get a seat at the table?
Honest answer: yes, if you are building something real. Your stage decides the seat: YEC Next under $1M in revenue, YEC Core at $1M+. We will be upfront, in both directions.
Where you are on the climb
YEC Core
For founders at $1M+ in revenue. No pre-revenue companies.
$3,500 a year, or $400 a month
YEC Next
For founders under $1M in revenue. A coached twelve-month program. Funded and pre-revenue founders are welcome.
$5,000 a year, or $550 a month
Monthly and quarterly plans are a 12-month commitment.
Members answer real questions on expert panels, and the answer runs under their own name, through YEC and its partners, including Inc.
By application only
The next cohort is seating now. A seat is earned, not bought, and a person reads every application.
Set the bar honestly
This is a gym, not a spa.
You do not come here to be comfortable. You come to be sharpened. A council asks something of you, every time you sit down at it. If you want a place that only flatters, this is not it. If you want a table that makes you better, read on.
You belong here if
- You are building something real, right now.
- You will give counsel as readily as you take it.
- You can be honest about what is below your waterline.
Your seat at the table starts here.
Applications for this group have closed. You can still apply to YEC.
Step one
Start your application
A few details to begin. We confirm your email, then send you the full application. A person reads every one. Most founders hear back within 7 business days.
You were referred by a member.
Not sure which tier? Apply anyway. The conversation confirms your tier.
YEC Membership Application
Thank you. We have your details.
You have taken the first step toward a seat at the table. Keep an eye on your inbox. We will send you the full application shortly, so we can learn more about you and your work.
We look forward to getting to know you.
How it works
No black box, start to finish.
Membership is decided through a short application, a conversation, and a review by YEC leadership.
You apply
Tell us the basics
A short form to start: who you are, what you are building, and how to reach you. A few minutes, no essays.
Confirm it is you
We send a quick confirmation to your email. It keeps the table real, applicants only.
The real application
Once you confirm, the full application lands in your inbox. This is the one that counts, so take your time with it.
We review
Most founders hear back within 7 business days.
A person reads it
A person reads every application. Yes or not yet, you hear from us. Upfront in both directions.
The interview, if you move on
A conversation with the YEC team. It confirms your tier, and it can place you in a different tier than the one you applied for.
You decide
The offer
If accepted, you receive a private link to choose your plan and take your seat.