BE PART OF THE CANNOBE CLUB
Cannobe is a global, invite-only incubation community that connects business leaders, innovators, and tech experts with vetted ideas, startups, and projects. Fully independent and private.
Professionals who seek to expand their horizons—beyond their current networks, associations, and activities—are invited to join. Your expertise becomes visible and actionable, granting you personal access to relevant professionals and private capital for potential investments. Our incubator is ideal for those with substantial experience who remain open and curious, regardless of their current endeavors. Our target demographic for professionals is individuals born in 1975 or earlier.
Every applicant is interviewed, vetted, and researched before they’re invited.
New professional members and startups are highlighted in regular LinkedIn posts, reaching 30,000 contacts via our founder’s network.
At its core, Cannobe is about building long-term relationships, empowering experienced leaders, and supporting visionary startups in shaping the future together.
To explore whether Cannobe is the right fit for you, feel free to contact Ulf Leonhard at +49-151-12749148 (CET).
MEMBERSHIP
How do I join in Cannobe? Memberships, Fees & Benefits
Professionals
Professional for experienced individuals, no matter whether active in business or retired. Senior founders in world improving technologies.
Startups
Startups — the “younger” generations embracing inventors, incubators, spinoffs from universities & research institutions
Associations
Associations, Foundations, Public Institutions, NGO, research facilities & universities
Companies
Companies looking for experienced managers and or startups or recruit an experienced Pro
Professionals
If you are an individual just complete our brief questionnaire. We do not ask for your CV details, just your expertise and passions!
The first year membership costs € 800 plus a € 400 set-up fee ensuring your profile is setup for success right from the start. In the second and third year you pay €800 per year and after that you enjoy a lifetime membership at no further cost.
After the initial three years, your membership becomes completely free with no additional charges, granting you unlimited access to all our membership perks.
- Realize your initiatives, projects, and plans by seeking recommendations, supporters, and tips.
- Ensure your life’s work or collections find competent hands through succession.
- Contribute to start-ups with your wealth of experience.
- Employment opportunities in startups; Entrepreneur in Residence positions
- Explore new opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Embark on a complete career reorientation after years in your current job.
- Share your expertise to pass on your intellectual legacy.
We do welcome:
- executives from the private sector
- Executives from the public sector
- Researchers and scientists
- (Representatives of) foundations, NGOs, initiatives, associations….
- Freelancers, artists,
- Entrepreneurs (shareholders/owners)
Startups
Membership for start-ups is € 600 for two years plus a € 200 set-up fee.
Do you have a technology or process that can make a positive impact on the world? If so, Cannobe is the perfect place for you. Our community is made up of individuals from all sectors, ages, and backgrounds who are eager to mentor, coach, and invest in startups like yours.
startups and innovators from cancer research, early detection, diagnosis, treatment… are our guests!
In our community you can then reach out to our professional members who appear appropriate directly. Cannobe helps startups to find the right investors and know-how from the community. Startups can present in (zoom) pitches to members and non-members stemming from more than 180 forums in our 25 years venture activities.
Keep in mind: it is all about people. Smart people always know other and are happy to introduce. Reckon a professional is able to bring in 50-70 personal contacts!
Associations
Trusts, Public Institutions, NGO, research facilities & universities Fee is € 800 one time for unlimited membership: if you are looking for experienced well connected supporters, volunteers, donators
Companies
For companies, Cannobe offers a unique opportunity to extend the value of their networks through tailored alumni programs. These programs reconnect former employees, providing a platform for continuous learning, collaboration, and growth, while leveraging Cannobe’s extensive network of professionals and investors.
Fee is € 2,400 for one year membership allows the presentation and communication of your products and services in our community. Reach out for experienced managers as well as explore innovators & startups for a cooperation. Two years membership gives companies full access to Cannobe.
WHY CANNOBE?
The Benefit. Incubate.
Cannobe welcomes professionals over 50 or with at least 25 years of experience across all industries, including employees, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who are curious, open to new ideas, and excited to explore startups, innovative projects, and personal ventures.
Are you looking for a platform to bring your ideas to life, share your expertise, or support startups, innovators, inventors… with your knowledge and investment?
Consider Cannobe as an incubator. First ever of this kind.
Why Cannobe?
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- Advance Your Initiatives: Realize your own projects with access to resources, valuable recommendations, and support from a global network.
- Secure Succession: Entrust your life’s work or collections to capable hands through succession planning.
- Leverage Your Experience: Offer your skills and knowledge to emerging startups, making a tangible impact.
- Personal Development: Discover new paths for growth and development, even pursue a complete career shift.
- Share Your Legacy: Pass on your insights and expertise to the next generation.
For professionals whose existing networks fall short, Cannobe connects you to a curated, exclusive group of like-minded individuals. Membership provides you with:
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- Unlimited Global Network Access: Connect with experienced professionals, startups, and projects worldwide.
- Income Opportunities: Explore roles in consulting, marketing, and investment, alongside personal project collaborations.
- Tailored Recommendations: Benefit from Cannobe’s 27+ years of expertise and extensive network, offering introductions to startups both within and outside Cannobe.
Join today for a one-time membership fee of €1,800 and take the first step toward new opportunities with minimal time commitment!
enquiry for joining – without any obligation
Professional
The first year membership costs € 800 plus a € 400 set-up fee. In the second and third year you pay €800 per year and after that you enjoy a lifetime membership at no further cost! Couple & family offer additional € 300
Enquire here about a potential memership. we will schedule a zoom call discussing your potential engagement. we will elaborate together whether a membership is meaningful for you and us! we do not intend to persuade you!
Demographic focus for our professionals
category is born 1970 and before
- strictly personal
- publish own projects (unlimited)
- ambassador function if desired
- profile published in our site’s landing (visible for all visitors) page if desired
- invite your alumni networks from university and corporates for discounted fee
- regular jours fixes
- invite to member forums presenting ideas & projects
- Linkedin post (if agreed)
- Further individual consulting, recommendations and references to suitable startups, contacts and ideas outside Cannobe based on more than 27 years of experience and approx. 180 forums of the founder since 1997
enquiry for joining – without any obligation
Startups, Ideas, Projects
Membership for start-ups is € 600 for two years plus a € 200 set-up fee.
Enquire here about a potential memership. we will schedule a zoom call discussing your potential engagement. we will elaborate together whether a membership is meaningful for you and us! we do not (sic!) intend to persuade you!
- Full Community Access (one personal, further on request)
- Document Upload e.g. for Businessplan, Pitch-Deck …
- Startup Group Management
- Startup Pitch-Page Setup featured public in Project Page
- Welcome Post in Cannobe Newsletter and Linkedin
- presentation in Cannobe’s jours fixes
- including pitch in spitze-bleiben.de venturing forum series, in case also in our water and wood tech forums
further introductions to potential investors and partners beyond Cannobe Community
based on more than 27 years of experience and approx. 180 forums of the founder
since 1997
enquiry for joining – without any obligation
Associations, Alumni Networks, Foundations
€/$ 800 unlimited
Trusts, Associations, Alumni Networks, Foundations, NGO´s, research facilities & universities
- Full Community Access (Personal)
- Document Upload
- Group Management
- Welcome Post in Cannobe Newsletter and Linkedin
- presentation in Cannobe’s jours fixes
enquiry for joining – without any obligation
Corporates, Entities, Public Institutions
€/$ 2,400 annually
For companies, entities, public instititions… which are in need of experienced people for permanent emploment or projects and/or looking for startups to innovate.
- Full Community Access (for three representatives)
- Document Upload
- Corporate Group Management
- Welcome Post in Cannobe Newsletter and LinkedIn
ALUMNI-PLATFORM AS A SERVICE
Alumni-Service for
Companies
and Institutions
Would you like to create a strong alumni network among your employees as leading companies like McKinsey or Citigroup have done? You can offer your departing employees a Cannobe membership that is tied to your company.
It is an incentive to stay connected with your employees and their endeavors. We offer a tailored program that will help you stay in touch with your former employees.
Skill shortages and demographic changes are leading to longer lasting professional careers, especially in management. The value of employees who have collected decades of hands-on professional experience is increasing.
It is a pool of talent that offers tremendous potential.
Cannobe – Club of the Experienced Professionals is the platform where companies can stay in touch with their former employees and their activities.
Cannobe inspires, creates connections, and helps build a community of current and retired professionals. Are you interested in learning more? Please visit our Alumni-Service page here.
Cannobe Community Members:
Instructions, Tips, be proactive
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Click here to go directly to the registration form. Do you still have questions? Please contact Ulf Leonhard, he will answer your questions: +49-151-12749148 (CET) or by eMail
