What is Sphere? A network and matchmaking platform that connects the people who build the innovation ecosystem – founders, investors, mentors, coaches, partners, and the companies behind them. It helps members discover the right people, manage professional and company profiles, and connect with purpose through rich profiles, powerful search, and AI-assisted matchmaking.

Vision: Sphere's north star – "To become the connective tissue of the innovation economy, where every founder, investor, and mentor can find exactly the right person at the right moment." (placeholder)

Who Sphere Serves:

Member typeWhat they come to Sphere forFounders | Represent their startup, raise funding, find mentors
Investors / Angels | Discover and evaluate startups and founders
VCs | Source deals, manage their network and thesis
Mentors & Coaches | Offer guidance, take meetings, build reputation
Entrepreneurs | Build, connect, and access the ecosystem
Partners | Collaborate across organizations and programs
Staff (internal) | Operate, moderate, and support the platform