Each Elea member was referred by another, creating an organic community built on trust. We think this is the blueprint for the kind of community we want to built. We get to know potential Elea members and if it seems like a fit, we invite them to an Elea Summit . . . only after getting to know each other deeply can we decide if the individual is aligned with the spirit and aspirations of the community, and if we are a good home for them. After our events we review any new folks that we may want to invite into the core Elea membership community. This includes getting feedback from our members, team, event staff, bartenders, and service staff. After getting this feedback, we determine whether they would be a good fit for this group. We’re looking for much more than just business success, but people who have a purpose greater than themselves. And embody compassion, kindness, and generosity.

The ideal Elea member is a post-exit founder, serial entrepreneur, or principal of a family office driven a purpose bigger than themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and have reached a place of meaningful success, but aren’t done building. Their next act include starting another business (or many), investing, making impactful films, and setting up a family office or foundation. They value genuine connection and understand that status games don’t lead to happiness. They are interested in what they can contribute to others, their community, and the world.

You’ll be part of a closely-knit group of successful builders who are willing to give unconditionally. While Elea is an intentionally small, tightly-knit community to encourage depth, the size of our members’ network is unmatched. You’ll finally have friends who understand you. Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely journey. But at Elea, you’ll be surrounded by a entrepreneurs who have a purpose bigger than themselves, and value meaningful experiences with people they love. You’ll get access to brilliant minds: Ever get stuck on a problem for hours, days, or even weeks? With Elea, you’ll have access to some of the brightest entrepreneur and investors who have already been through it. We cultivate wisdom. You’ll be part of a community that actually cares: No shallow networking or forced conversations. The Elea community. genuinely cares about each other’s success. It is a community of givers. You’ll find meaning with your friends, family, and partners: Elea crafts thoughtful experiences. From Mexico City to Paris to New York to Tokyo to Bhutan, you will experience fun, transformative moments. You might even meet your future business partner, best friend, or significant other. Anything is possible at Elea.

After forming an initial collective of 25 founding members, we are slowly & intentional growing the Elea community. What makes Elea different is the unique spirit of giving that makes up this group. 50% Post-exit founders investing out of family offices 40% Serial entrepreneurs 10% Outlier earlier-stage entrepreneurs

About half of our members are based in the US, but our membership extends globally. We have members based in 9 countries, including the UK, Portugal, Singapore, and Canada. Elea members are particularly interested in accessing the US market and getting global perspectives from the community.