Big change starts in a moment – even in a busy schedule
Longevity starts in your head.
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 custom tailored service 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. When Membership Makes Sense
You’re a perfect match for Cannobe if you…
- are open to new ideas and perspectives,
- are seeking personalized advice and assistance for individual matters
- enjoy supporting startups and extraordinary initiatives,
- actively pursue your personal bucket list,
- like to contribute – and be inspired in return,
- maintain a strong, cultivated network,
- are multilingual, cosmopolitan, and curious by nature.
Our Approach
We get to know you through a detailed personal profile. Based on this, our Cannobe Concierge – an AI based app – curates a tailored selection of relevant contacts – individuals, companies, and organizations – also compiled with our network of 270 events since 1997 and our extensive global LinkedIn connections.
You’re also welcome to contact us at any time with specific requests.
Member Benefits
- Monthly newsletter featuring curated inspiration, events, and unique discoveries
- Exclusive introductions to 15–20 promising startups we personally know and trust
- Access to a private member chatroom for sharing ideas, requests, and recommendations
- Regular meetings via Zoom
- At least one annual members‘ meeting in person
- Sharing selective ‘welcoming’ posts on LinkedIn (30,000 first-degree connections) to highlight new members and interesting developments — each tailored to their goals or requests
- WhatsApp group exclusively for members for informal exchange
- LinkedIn group for members for informal exchange as well as for Cannobe prospects
To explore whether Cannobe is the right fit for you, feel free to contact Ulf Leonhard at +49-151-12749148 (CET) or ulf.leonhard@cannobe.com
MEMBERSHIP
How do I join in Cannobe? Membership, Fee & Benefits
Professionals
Complete our questionnaire which is the base for our services. you need appr. 1 to 2 hours for this; we do not ask for your CV details, just your expertise, passions and topics! With pleasure we give personal guidance.
Membership Fee Structure
Initial Fee: €800 / $900
After 6 Months: The same fee applies again (€800 / $900)
Cancellation Option: You may cancel your membership at any time within the first six months.
Lifetime Membership: If you do not cancel, your membership automatically becomes a lifetime membership after the second payment — with no further costs ever.
- 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)
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?
- 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:
- 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.
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
Apply here
for
membership
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
