CEOs & Founders from 18 Countries Coming to the Hive Entrepreneur Retreat March 22-25
We’re excited to share that so far there are 58 CEOs and founders from 18 countries coming to the first-ever Hive Entrepreneur Retreat March 22-25 at 1440 Multiversity in the redwood-covered hills of Scotts Valley, CA.
We’ll be spending three-days going deep with each other on how to make a bigger positive impact in the world, use business as a force for good, and how to grow our companies.
The full attendee list is below. Discounted tickets are available until Saturday, February 10 at 11:59pm PT.
We are also in the early stages of planning the first-ever Hive Global Leaders Summit to be held this August 16-19, 2018 also at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA. We’ll be in touch with more information about this event next month.
Who’s Coming: The Attendee List So Far
CEOs and founders from the following 18 countries are registered to attend the retreat so far:
Afghanistan, Austria, Bolivia, Cameroon, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ghana, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United States, Uganda, and many more to come.
Registered attendees to date include:
Alejandro De Santiago, Founder and CEO, Ignixion, Mexico
We’re planning the first ever Hive Entrepreneur Retreat March 22-25, 2018 in Silicon Valley just for CEOs and founders of companies with $0 to $10M in annual sales who are serious about getting results and growing their companies.
It will be held at 1440 Multiversity in the redwood-covered hills between San Jose and Santa Cruz, CA.
We’ll cover topics including:
digital marketing
customer acquisition
Facebook advertising
building a sales team
raising venture capital
unit economics
authentic leadership
rapid prototyping
product development
software tools
company culture
business strategy
recruiting your team
building systems
If you are a CEO or founder of a company who is serious about growing in 2018, join us. You leave the three-days with a strategic plan for your company and a global network of CEOs and founders who are there for you as you grow your company.
You can learn more here. Early bird tickets are on sale until January 31.
The Venue – 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA
We are excited to announce the list of initial attendees for the upcoming Hive Global Leaders Program in Los Angeles this December 8-11, 2017 to be held at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
CEOs, leaders, founders, investors, and innovators representing over 38 countries are coming for three days of world-class leadership training, life coaching, and collaboration on solving humanity’s greatest challenges.
Who’s Coming to Hive Los Angeles
Attendees so far for the Hive Global Leaders Program this December include:
Leadersfrom Facebook, Google, Headspace, Tata, First Bank, Veritas, Etisalat, Powur, Red Films, Stanford, and Duke University;
CEOs from Promise Energy, Mobilize, Blokable, Grupo Ideação, Beckaphyll Renewable Energy, Royal TKO Media, Care Indeed, Grupo Mazahua, Inversiones Rambla,CodeZone, Ulfix, Livingtex, Lurich Logistics, Sixt Nepal, Subysols Nigeria, The Collaboratory, Caltrex Petrol Gujrat, Humble Design, Blank Slate Advisors, Artisan and Fox, Hopeful Horizons, and Tariq Traders;
NGO Leadersfrom the United Nations, United Nations Development Program, World Vision, Avsi Foundation Uganda, the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative, Technovation Montréal, Leaders in Peace, Global Autism Project, Right to Health, The Entrepreneurship Academy, the United Methodist Committee on Relief,the Thailand Institute for Next Generations, the NYC Department of Education, the Somali Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Horn of Africa Strategic Initiatives;
Global Leadersfrom 38 countries including Afghanistan, Argentina, Spain, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, India, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Yemen, and Zambia.
Applications for this round are being accepted until Wednesday, November 15 at 9pm PDT. You can watch the Hive overview video and apply here. Thank you for helping us spread the word about Hive to your networks of mission-driven leaders and entrepreneurs.
Hivealumni now include 1600 leaders and entrepreneurs from 120 countries who are working together on creating a better world and solving humanity’s greatest challenges. If you are a mission-driven leader, please apply to join us in Los Angeles at www.hive.org before the November 15 deadline.
90 leaders from Africa, the Middle East, and North America convened for Hive Africa in Lagos, Nigeria October 25-28, 2017.
Last week, Hive Africa 2.0 was held on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. This event was the 2nd Hive Africa in 2017, following the kickoff of Hive Africa in Abuja, Nigeria in April.
The three-day event brought together 90 leaders from Africa, the Middle East, and North America who are working on solving humanity’s greatest challenges and creating a better world. Attendees were entrepreneurs and executives working on building organizations focused on areas including renewable electricity production, education, peace and reconciliation, government transparency, entrepreneurship training, refugee resettlement, and women’s training.
One of the most unique aspects of Hive Africa is that it was hosted, paid for, and created entirely by Hive Alumni from Nigeria. They did all the work, promotion, and logistics for the event, spearheading a new decentralized model for Hive to continue its mission of building the global community for leaders working on creating a better world.
Hive Africa was created earlier in 2017 by Hive alum Grace Osula and her friend Christopher Imong. Grace attended the 8th Hive Global Leaders Program in San Francisco, CA in May 2016 and was so inspired she decided to launch Hive in Africa. She has big plans for the future.
Grace Osula discussed the future of Hive Africa
The next Hive Africa has already been scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria for May 2-5, 2018. You can apply and learn more at www.hiveafrica.org. The next Hive Global Leaders Program in the United States will be held December 8-11, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
Below is a recap of the event.
Opening Crucible Dinner – Wednesday October 25, 2017
Attendees gather in small groups to complete their Hive Life Plans
Hive Africa 2.0 began with an opening dinner at the Maison Fahrenheit hotel. Attendees were placed into small groups of 8, each with a Group Leader.
Group leaders facilitated each attendee sharing for 6 minutes the prompt we begin every Hive with: “What is the most challenging experience you’ve ever been through, what did you learn from it, and how did it lead you to your purpose?”
Attendees shared their “Crucible Moments” with their other small group members and realized the deeper truth that everyone goes through substantial challenge and suffering in their lives–regardless of where they are from.
Day 1: The World – Thursday October 26, 2017
The first day was held at the Victoria Crown Plaza hotel and included experiences focused on looking at what was going on in Africa and across the world today.
Event Emcee, Tricia Teague (Hive 8) kicked off the morning discussing the schedule for the three days
Dennis Okurmu (Hive 10) of Uganda started us of with 20 minutes of morning mindfulness.
Ryan Allis (Hive Chairman) of the U.S. led the Designing a Better World workshop, which focused on the work of philosopher John Rawls and The Global Report Card
Olusola Amusan of Microsoft Nigeria led us in a Rapid Prototyping exercise.
Olusola Amusan of Microsoft Nigeria talks about rapid prototyping solutions to challenges facing Africa and the world
Ifeoma Malo of the Nigerian Energy Ministry and Power for All gave an impassioned talk about The Fourth Industrial Revolution (renewables) and the opportunity to expand solar power and renewable energy in Nigeria — and shared the story of how she became clear on her purpose to bring electricity to all households in Nigeria.
Tricia Teague (Hive 8) of the U.S. led us in a Speed Friending exercise.
Shadnaz Azizi (Hive 8) of Iran led us in a talk about sustainable development.
Joseph Nwishienyi of Abuja, Nigeria led us in a Play Shop with interactive dancing and games designed to bring out attendees’ creative and playful sides
Joseph Nwishienyi of Abuja, Nigeria
Day 2: Designing Your Life – Friday, Oct 27, 2017
The second day was held on the rooftop of the Maison Fahrenheit hotel and included experiences designed to allow attendees to create a new life plan for themselves and focus in on their purpose, goals, health, and habits.
Ifeoma Malo of the Nigerian Energy Ministry
Ifeoma Malo of the Nigerian Energy Ministry and Power for All shared her life story and how the route to success isn’t always a straight line and often includes loss, pain, and deep uncertainties.
Tricia Teague (Hive 8) and Ryan Allis (Hive Chairman) co-led the Designing Your Life Workshop. Attendees filled out the Designing Your Life workbook and completed the drafts of their one page life plans.
Attendees took a field trip to a Victoria Island park for silent reflection, lunch, and the official Hive group photo.
Dayo Ayeni of Lagos, Nigeria gave a talk on Mental Resilience for Entrepreneurs
Attendees met in small groups to fill out their Needs & Gives sheets, which were then posted on the wall to allow matching between what people needed (like coaching, web design, capital, marketing help) and what people had to offer.
Day 3: Your Leadership – Saturday, Oct 28, 2017
The final day was held in the Maison Fahrenheit conference center and included:
Oyeleke Ajiboye (Hive 12), CEO of Efficacy Group, gave a talk on Authentic Leadership and aligning your personal purpose with your professional purpose.
Oyeleke Ajiboye CEO of Efficacy Group gives a talk on Authentic Leadership
Dr. Charles Prince Dickson gave a talk on How Purpose-Driven Businesses Can Make an Impact in Africa.
Ifeanyi Oputa, CEO of Studio 24, gave a talk on Advanced Entrepreneurship: How to Scale Your Business in Africa.
Attendees completed their final One Page Plans in their small groups
Hive Group leader Shadniz Azizi leads her group through the completion of one page life plans at Hive Africa in Lagos
Ryan Allis (Hive Chairman) spoke on The Future of Hive
Grace Osula (Hive 8) and Christopher Imong talked about The Future of Hive Africa including Hive Africa 3.0 coming up May 2-5, 2018
Attendees completed the final Hive graduation ritual of The Purpose Circle. Each attendee stood at the center of everyone assembled in a circle and shared their purpose statements, “My name is _______. I am from _______ and I am on this planet to ______.”
Attendees picked up their newly framed One Page Life Plans, a Hive t-shirt, and Hive sticker. Some stuck around for one final group photo…
Hive Africa 2.0 Group Photo, October 28, 2017 at the Maison Fahrenheit Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria
Four years ago, we asked ourselves the question, “why isn’t there a global community of extraordinary leaders and entrepreneurs working together on creating a better world?” It was 2013. Why hadn’t this community been built yet?
It was what we wanted for ourselves. Where was the support community for the round pegs in the square holes, the purpose-driven CEOs, the inventors, the healers, the reformers, the tireless entrepreneurs, the activists, those working in the field, the impact investors, and the artists who care? Where was the community that was with you no matter where you went in the world?
Where was this community of diverse leaders who were committed to supporting each other throughout life’s ups and downs? When we were feeling lonely–like no one could truly understand us–where could we turn?
We’ve spent the last four years building the community that we only wished existed. It’s becoming real. We’ve now hosted fifteen Hive Global Leaders Programs across San Francisco, Boston, and Nigeria — and grown to over 1600 alumni across 120 countries. Our alumni are planning 2018 Hive programs in Costa Rica, Singapore, Berlin, Romania, Kenya, Mexico City, and Brazil.
We have one more Hive program coming up this year. In just 50 days, we’re excited to be hosting the first ever Hive Los Angeles. The 15th Hive Global Leaders Program will be hosted in LA this December 8-11 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Hive Global Leaders Program #15
Loews Hollywood Hotel 1755 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
We’d like to invite you to join us–and bring your friends who are changing the world for the better. We’d love to have you join us for our last Hive of 2017 as your prepare yourself for 2018. You can learn more about Hive here. Our Designing Your Life Workshop on the 2nd day of Hive is what so many of our alumni remember most, and this is especially helpful right before a new year starts.
Attendees at Hive LA are coming in from 37 countries around the world (so far) and include leaders from top organizations including Google, Facebook, Tata, the United Nations, and Stanford are joining us. It’s quite the group that’s coming. We have just a few spots remaining for the LA program.
If you’d like to join us, you can reserve your spot at www.hive.org/register. We also have an early bird discount is available until October 31.
Thank you for helping us build the global community for leaders and entrepreneurs working on creating a better world. This has been long dream of mine, and thank you for being part of that dream!
Written with purpose,
Ryan Allis, Chairman
Hive Global Leaders Program
There are just 24 days until the next Hive Global Leaders Program October 6-9, 2016 at the beautiful Innovation Hangar the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA.
Leaders and entrepreneurs from 16 countries so far are joining us for this Hive. You can see the latest list of attendees here. Attendees for the Hive programs this Fall include CEOs from mission-driven companies like Rayton Solar, Emergence, and Aven Farms, professors from Stanford and Harvard, executives from Google, Microsoft, and BMW, venture investors from Kleiner Perkins, Highland Capital Partners, and Helios, world renowned musicians and artists, and leaders from the United Nations Development Program, the U.S. Department of Energy, IDE-India, Population Services, International, and the Skoll Foundation.
If you’d like to join us, please apply today or complete the registration link in your email if you’ve already been accepted. You can help us by sharing the Hive flyer with friends of yours who are committed to pursuing their dreams and creating a better world.
Thank you so much for helping us in our early stages as we work to build the world’s most impactful community of leaders and innovators committed to creating a better world and solving humanity’s greatest challenges.
Three New Hive Global Leaders Programs Announced At the Palace of Fine Arts
The Hive team is excited to announce the dates for three upcoming Hive Global Leaders Programs (GLP) to be held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Hive is building theworld’s most impactful network of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators working together on creating a better world. Since we began in January 2014 we have convened 912 entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators from 95 countries around the globe. We’d love for you and your friends to join us.
Upcoming Hive Global Leaders Programs in San Francisco
October 6-9, 2016
November 18-21, 2016
December 16-19, 2016
If you wish to attend our October 6-9, 2016 program in San Francisco, please apply here by August 30, 2016. Preference will be given to earlier applications. Some need-based scholarships are available to those who apply.
What is Hive?
Hive is building a lifelong global community of extraordinary leaders and entrepreneurs who are actively working to create a better world. All have a deep commitment to making a positive impact through their work. At Hive, we are bringing together leaders who deeply care about the future of our planet and species in order to re-imagine and then create a world that works for all people. Together, we are reimagining what civilization can be in the decades ahead and we’d love to do it with you.
So far, the Hive network includes CEOs of $250 million companies, elected leaders, award-winning social entrepreneurs, Olympic Gold Medalists, neuroscientists, renewable energy entrepreneurs, Columbia Professors, Stanford lecturers, impact investors, human rights activists, engineers from Facebook, Apple, and Google, world renown artists and musicians, World Bank researchers, astronauts, and many more extraordinary leaders and innovators who are already contributing to a stronger human society. We hope you’ll join us soon. Thank you for helping make this possible!
Download the New Hive Flyer
Would you help us by sharing the below flyer to your listservs and networks?
The next Hive Women’s Retreat led by Hive Women’s Institute CEO Victoria Moore will be held September 3-5, 2016 in Boonville, CA, one hour north of Napa Valley. The theme is “The Art of Audacity.” You can learn more and register here.
The Inaugural Hive CEO Program
This January 2017, Hive will be hosting its first Hive CEO Progam a four-day intensive workshop for mission-driven CEOs of companies between 10 and 1000 employees at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA. You can learn more and register here.
Thank you so much from the Hive Team. We are sending our love from San Francisco.
