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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
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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 pitch slot — live room
  • Feedback from investors & operators
  • 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

A two-hour session — twice a month

Same format every time. 24 sessions per year, 48 matched 1:1 meetings per 6-month membership.
Exponanta session

Open networking

10 minutes before the session. Arrive early, warm up the room.

60-second intros

Every member states one looking-for declaration. The room hears what everyone needs before networking begins.

Spotlight presentation

One member goes deep — pitch slot, challenge brief, or case study. Trains the room to refer them.

Matched 1:1 meetings

4 matched 13-minute slots per session. 48 per 6-month membership. Platform-matched by looking-for declaration.

Referral round

Named public intro offers. Intro cards logged. Session recap with all member asks sent within 24 hours.

Three spotlight formats — one per session

The spotlight presentation trains the room to refer you. Members get 2 slots per 6-month membership.

Pitch slot 6 min · 14 min feedback

Present your business. Receive structured feedback from members who can refer, buy, invest, or partner with you.

Challenge brief 6 min · 14 min open

Present a real business challenge. The room surfaces vendors, partners, and solutions in open discussion.

Case study 6 min · 6 min Q&A

Present a completed client engagement. Demonstrates capability without a sales pitch.

Spotlight presentation

Hear from our members

Find out why members attend every two weeks.

JR

Jamie Reyes

Management consultant · Boston

"One specific looking-for declaration in my 60-second intro — a member passed me an intro card the same session."
TD

Tom Diallo

Recruitment specialist · 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."
SP

Sarah Park

Director of Innovation · Health System

"I presented a challenge brief. The room responded with three specific vendor introductions inside 14 minutes."
RN

Rita Nguyen

Marketing agency owner · Los Angeles

"The member interview asked what I could offer the room — not just what I wanted. That question told me this was different."
MK

Marcus Klein

Principal, FinTech investment firm · New York

"The category seat means every referral for my role comes to me. The member scorecard keeps me accountable for giving as well as receiving."
AL

Amara Levi

Commercial lawyer · Chicago

"My case study spotlight trained the room to refer me. Two sessions later I received a TYFI — the accountability loop works."

24

sessions per year — 2 per month

48

matched 1:1 meetings per 6 months

$2.50

per matched introduction

88%

of people trust referrals from people they know

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Frequently asked questions

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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.
Do I need revenue or traction to join?
No. You need a concrete, specific looking-for declaration — not revenue. The more specific your ask, the more valuable you are to the room.
What professions benefit most?
Any profession that grows through introductions. Lawyers, accountants, consultants, recruiters, business owners, executives, and investors all hold category seats that route every relevant referral directly to them.
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.
How is Exponanta different from a conference?
Conferences broadcast. Exponanta sessions are structured — every member has declared their looking-for declaration, every 1:1 is matched, every intro in the referral round is named and specific. Value compounds across bi-weekly sessions.
What is a Partner?
A company-level membership — typically a VC firm, accelerator, or corporate innovation team — that co-hosts a vertical chapter with 2 seats, 4 spotlight slots, 1 co-hosted session, and branding in all recaps.
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