Refferal community to grow
your business

Looking for higher-converting leads? People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Even in today's digital age, word-of-mouth holds the greatest power to influence decisions.

Experience the power of referral networking in action.

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88%
of people trust referrals from people they know
Source: Nielsen Study, 2021

Chapters running across verticals

HealthTech
FinTech
EdTech
CleanTech
Consumer & Retail
AI & SaaS

Your chapter

One vertical. One room. Every member shares your industry — so every referral is relevant.

60-second intro

State one specific looking-for declaration at every session. The room hears it. The room remembers it.

Matched 1:1 meetings

Four 13-minute matched meetings inside every session. Named, timed, purposeful — not ambient.

Referral round

Every session closes with named, public intro offers. Goodwill becomes action on the spot.

Category seat

One seat per profession per chapter. Every referral for your category comes directly to you.

A two-hour session worth attending every quarter

Same format every time. The format is the product.
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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.

Spotlight presentation

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

Matched 1:1 meetings

Four 13-minute matched slots. Platform-matched by looking-for declaration.

Referral round

Named public intro offers. Intro cards logged. Session recap sent within 24 hours.

Three spotlight formats — one per session

The spotlight presentation trains the room to refer you.

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 14 minutes of 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 come back every quarter.

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 from it. 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. Three sessions later I received a TYFI — the accountability loop works."

20+

years of Entrepreneurship programs*

4

matched 1:1 meetings per session

6

vertical chapters in 2026

82%

of businesses grow through referrals

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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 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 up to 3 seats, branding, and priority spotlight scheduling.
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