Join OPEN DC as a Charter Member

Charter Members (CMs) of OPEN DC are founders and/or past-CEOs and CXOs of companies. Charter Members are mentors and investors in entrepreneurial companies. Charter Members enjoy local and global benefits, with free and exclusive invitations to programs.

Charter Members benefit by networking with each other and expanding their business and social network. They contribute to the mission of OPEN DC by promoting entrepreneurship and mentoring and connecting with budding entrepreneurs and professionals in the community.

Charter Membership is by invitation only and subject to a process prescribed in the OPEN DC bylaws.

2024 Charter Member Benefits

• Complementary access to exclusive CM-only OPEN DC events (typically 2–4 per year) with opportunity for networking with other successful founders and CXOs in the DC area

• Complementary access to all other OPEN DC networking and learning events except the Annual Event

• Buy 1 get 1 free ticket with pre-registration to Annual Event

• Exclusive invitations to business, community, and policy-related events hosted by the U.S. government and other organizations

• Access to a talented pool of OPEN DC members and volunteers

• Access to a CM-only WhatsApp group where business needs and leads are discussed

• Serve as a mentor to community members

• Participate in the leadership and management of OPEN at the OPEN DC or at the Global level through OPEN Global

• Opportunity to attend the annual OPEN Global CM Retreat to create closer bonds in the global CM community

• Profile listed on the OPEN DC website

Charter Membership Requirements

• Must be a Founder and/or current or past CEO, Senior Executive or Partner of a business, with an interest in participating actively in the OPEN DC community

• Membership Fee: $800/year