My First Million The Billion Dollar Community Propelling Women To The Top - Carolyn Childers of Chief.com
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May 12, 2022 Carolyn Childers, co-founder and CEO of Chief, discusses her innovative subscription-based platform that empowers women in corporate leadership. She shares how Chief's vetted community of 15,000 members has thrived, even during the pandemic, by shifting to virtual engagement. The conversation touches on the billion-dollar valuation of Chief and the unique challenges of building a supportive, mission-driven network. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of genuine connections among women leaders and the need for evolving business models in a hybrid work environment.
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Chief's Mission
- Chief focuses on supporting senior executive women in leadership.
- Their mission is to propel more women into leadership and ensure they stay there.
Chief's Growth
- Chief launched publicly three years ago and initially aimed for 100 members.
- They currently have close to 15,000 members and a waitlist of nearly 60,000.
Community Building Challenge
- Building community-based businesses is challenging because they require an existing community.
- Attracting initial members is crucial, as the value proposition depends on their presence.