The referral-first community

Trusted introductions.
Real growth.

People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Exponanta is where those relationships are built.

  • Structured sessions — a proven format that turns meetings into referrals
  • Vertical chapters — industry-specific, so every introduction is relevant
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1,890+
Sessions delivered
5,700+
Participants
53%
Avg revenue growth

What your membership actually delivers

Every benefit exists for one reason: to produce warm introductions.
Not ambient goodwill. Named, specific referrals from people accountable to the room.

12 sessions

Twice a month for six months. The cadence burns your looking-for declaration into the room's memory until members refer you automatically — without being asked.

60-second intro

One specific looking-for declaration, stated publicly every session. The room carries your ask between sessions. When the right person appears in their world, they think of you.

48 matched 1:1s

Four 13-minute meetings per session, platform-matched by looking-for declaration. Not random conversation — targeted introductions between people whose stated needs align.

2 spotlight slots

Train the room to describe your business in two sentences — which is exactly what a warm introduction requires. Pitch slot, challenge brief, or case study.

Category seat

One seat per profession per chapter. Every referral the chapter generates for your category routes exclusively to you — not split across three competitors in the same room.

Session recap

Every member's looking-for declaration, every intro card from the referral round, sent within 24 hours. Twelve recaps — a complete record of the chapter's referral activity.

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Your Path Forward

One session is all it takes to see how Exponanta works.
Most members join within two visits.
Attend as a Guest
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Attend as a Guest

Come to any open session — no application, no fee. Observe the format, deliver your 60-second intro, and meet the chapter members.

Find a session — free
Declare What You're Looking For
2

Declare What You're Looking For

Every member states their looking-for at each session. Your first declaration starts the referral engine — members now know exactly who to introduce you to.

How sessions work
Join the Chapter
3

Join the Chapter

Claim your category seat. Attend twice a month, build your referral relationships, and receive warm introductions that compound over time.

Become a member

Trusted partners

Organizations shaping the global entrepreneurship ecosystem
Global Entrepreneurship Network
Global Entrepreneurship Network
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
US Department of State
US Department of State
Young Entrepreneurs Organization
Young Entrepreneurs Organization
American Chamber of Commerce
American Chamber of Commerce
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
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Who it's for

Exponanta works for anyone who grows their business through relationships.
If your next client, partner, or opportunity comes through a trusted introduction — this is for you.
Business Owners Most active

Business Owners

You built something worth referring. Exponanta puts you in front of the right people — repeatedly — until the room refers you automatically.

  • Category seat — no competitors in the room
  • Spotlight slot to train the room to refer you
  • 48 matched 1:1s with qualified prospects
  • Referral round — named introductions every session
Claim your seat
Independent Professionals Consultants · Advisors

Independent Professionals

Your reputation is your business. Exponanta gives you a structured room to demonstrate expertise and build the referral relationships that replace cold outreach.

  • 60-second intro — state your ask every session
  • Case study spotlight — prove capability without pitching
  • Matched 1:1s with decision-makers in your vertical
  • Session recap — follow up on every intro offered
Attend a session — free
Service Providers Lawyers · Accountants · Recruiters

Service Providers

Referrals are your pipeline. The category seat means every introduction for your profession in the chapter comes to you — not split across three competitors.

  • Exclusive category routing — no competitors
  • Challenge brief — surface clients who need you now
  • TYFI accountability — introductions that actually happen
  • Member scorecard — track referrals given and received
Attend a session — free

Membership levels

Try it free. Learn the format. Commit when you're ready.
Guest visit Free trial

Guest

Attend two sessions for free. Observe the format, meet members, and decide if the chapter is right for you.

  • 2 session visits
  • Observe full session format
  • Self-intro at open networking
  • No fee, no application
$0
No commitment
Attend free
Starter Most popular

Starter

Your first real session — prep call before, structured feedback after. Credit applies when you join as a Member.

  • Everything in Guest
  • 1 structured prep session
  • 1 spotlight slot — live room
  • Feedback from the room
  • Never expires
  • $40 credited toward Member
$40
One-time · never expires
Get started — $40
Member Best value

Member

Full chapter access for 6 months. Starter included — already done it? Pay just $80 to activate.

  • Everything in Starter
  • 12 sessions — 2 per month
  • 48 matched 1:1 meetings
  • 2 spotlight presentation slots
  • Category seat — your profession only
  • Session recaps & member directory
$120
6 months · Starter included
Join as Member — $120
Already a Starter? Upgrade for $80
All prices USD · Starter credit never expires · Renewal required after 6 months

What members say

Find out why members attend every two weeks.
★★★★★

"One specific looking-for declaration in my 60-second intro — a member passed me an intro card the same session. Three weeks later it became a signed client."

JR
Jamie Reyes
Management consultant · Boston
★★★★★

"Generic events produce business cards. An Exponanta session produces four matched 1:1 meetings and a session recap I can act on the next morning."

TD
Tom Diallo
Recruitment specialist · Boston
★★★★★

"The category seat means every referral for my profession comes to me. I presented a challenge brief — the room responded with three vendor introductions in 14 minutes."

SP
Sarah Park
Director of Innovation · Health System
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1,890+
Sessions delivered
Structured referral sessions
5,700+
Participants
Business professionals served
53%
Avg revenue growth
Across ScaleUp cohorts
48
Matched 1:1s
Per 6-month membership

The room that refers you
is one session away.

Attend free. Meet the members. Decide when you're ready.

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Frequently asked questions

Can't find the answer? Reach out to us.

How do I attend as a Guest?
Browse the chapter listing, find your vertical, and register for the next session. No application required for your first two guest visits — just show up.
What kind of businesses benefit most?
Any business that grows through relationships. Business owners, independent professionals, and service providers — lawyers, accountants, consultants, recruiters — all hold category seats that route every relevant referral directly to them.
Do I need an established business to join?
You need a specific, concrete looking-for declaration — not revenue or traction. The more specific your ask, the more valuable you are to the room. If you can state clearly who you need to meet and why, you are ready.
Are members required to pass referrals?
No quota. The referral round and TYFI (Thank You for the Intro) create a social accountability loop. Members who give generously receive more in return — the room notices who participates and who does not.
How is Exponanta different from a networking event?
Networking events are unstructured. Exponanta sessions have a fixed format — every member declares their looking-for, every 1:1 is matched, every intro in the referral round is named and specific. Value compounds across bi-weekly sessions rather than resetting each time.
What is a Partner membership?
A company-level membership — typically a professional services firm, accelerator, or corporate team — that co-hosts a vertical chapter with 2 seats, 4 spotlight slots, 1 co-hosted session, and branding in all session recaps.
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