Introducing TNW Council

Introducing TNW Council

A private network for founders and executives, limited to 1,000 members

The Next Web today announces the launch of TNW Council, a private membership community created for founders and executives leading technology companies.

The Council is limited to 1,000 members globally. Each member is selected through an application and review process. The Council is designed to bring together experienced leaders who want peer conversations, meaningful connections, and visibility through editorial and event participation.

Members gain editorial participation opportunities across the platform, access to curated expert panels, and verified executive profiles. They receive priority access to conferences, invitations to private gatherings and closed sessions, and entry to a curated network of founders and senior executives.

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Each member receives an official Council badge, VIP access to conferences, invitations to private events and closed sessions, access to a curated private network, and Concierge support for high-touch assistance.

TNW Council is an invitation-only community for founders and technology executives. Members contribute through editorial participation, connect with peers, and receive VIP access to events and private gatherings.

Alexandru Stan, CEO at The Next Web

Membership is open to founders and executives at technology companies with a minimum of €1M in annual recurring revenue. Applicants must hold a decision-making leadership role. All applications are reviewed by an internal selection committee.

Applications for membership are now open here.

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