Abroad

What Abroad does

Abroad is a leadership coaching, education, and research platform that combines premium small-group experiential journeys to global "wisdom cultures" with one-to-one executive coaching and a lifetime community. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California (incorporated as Abroad, LLC in Delaware), the company curates 6-10 night Wisdom Quests™ to Bhutan, Peru, Mongolia, Sedona, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and Egypt, pairing C-suite executives, founders, and senior leaders with coaches, faculty, and indigenous wisdom keepers. The offering is sold consultatively: prospective participants must request a discovery call or interview, and pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named clients span IBM, CME Group, Airbnb, Patagonia, Vanderbilt University, Cityblock Health, Duco, A+E Networks / Warner Music, and the New Zealand Government, with partnerships anchored through YPO, Stewardship Asia Centre (Temasek), and a network of VC and innovation-ecosystem intermediaries.

The underlying technology stack consists of a proprietary digital platform (platform.abroad.io) that delivers assessments, coach-guided content, and impact reporting via mobile apps. The centerpiece is the True Prosperity Assessment, a 360-degree psychometric instrument used for coach matching and to measure longitudinal change through bi-annual reassessments and Impact Reports. The company maintains in-house engineering (VP Engineering, Full-Stack Developer, QA) supporting this platform, alongside an operations layer for events, back-office, and legal/compliance functions. Abroad Luminaries is a parallel community program channeling contributions ($200K+ to Dodedhra Monastery, $100K+ to Gelephu Mindfulness City) to indigenous partners.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time Wisdom Quest fees, recurring executive/founder coaching subscriptions (monthly to annual billing cycles), quote-based custom organizational programs, and a freemium Abroad Explorers Community that functions primarily as a referral funnel. The go-to-market motion is high-touch enterprise field sales layered with community-led and event-driven acquisition. Public funding disclosures are limited to approximately $925K across four 2016-2020 seed/angel rounds; no later institutional financing is evidenced, and the company operates with 1-10 employees. The business model is best characterized as a capital-light, services-led boutique consultancy with proprietary technology underwriting the coaching and measurement layer.

Name

Abroad

Legal name

Abroad, LLC

Website

https://abroad.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abroad is a leadership coaching and experiential education platform that delivers small-group Wisdom Quests to global wisdom cultures, individual executive/founder coaching, and a lifetime community for C-suite leaders and visionary founders, supported by proprietary assessments and impact reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive & Leadership Coaching Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Wellness & Retreat Experiences (Personalized Spa, Yoga, Healing) (THAJALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness & Mindfulness Classes (Yoga Workshops, Meditation, Breathwork) (THAJAKAK), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Private Guided Tours & Personal Tour Guides (THAJALAA), Guided Tours & Interpretive Services (Ranger-Led, Naturalist, Cultural Interpretation) (THAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Executive coaching services
• Leadership development programs
• Immersive travel experiences
• Transformational coaching
• Founder coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mill Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Wisdom Quests (Immersive Experiences): Small-group premium journeys to global wisdom destinations including Bhutan, Peru, Mongolia, Sedona, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and Egypt. Experiences range from 6-10 nights with comprehensive programming including coaching, wisdom keepers, faculty, and local cultural partnerships. Pricing varies by destination and duration.
2. Executive & Founder Coaching Subscriptions: Individual coaching programs with subscription/billing cycles (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual). Includes assessments, personalized growth plans, coach-guided digital learning, virtual coaching sessions, and measured outcomes. Free trials may be offered. Coaching is provided before, during, and after experiences, with ongoing coaching available for life transitions.
3. Custom Organizational Programs: Custom experiential learning journeys designed for organizations, executive teams, and networks. Programs are tailored to strategic priorities and include team development, culture transformation, and high-potential leader development. Revenue derived from group bookings and organizational partnerships.
4. Community Membership: The Abroad Explorers Community offers membership with no cost to join. Community members receive monthly reflections, access to local chapters, in-person gatherings, and ongoing wisdom practices. Community serves as a retention and referral mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abroad curates premium small-group Wisdom Quests (6–10 night experiential journeys to Bhutan, Peru, Mongolia, Sedona, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and Egypt) and delivers individual executive and founder coaching programs, all supported by a proprietary digital platform that includes the True Prosperity Assessment, coach matching, coach-guided mobile learning content, and bi-annual Impact Reports. It wraps these experiences in the lifelong Abroad Explorers Community for retention and referrals.

Product overview

Abroad is a leadership and executive coaching company that offers an integrated ecosystem combining immersive experiential journeys (Wisdom Quests™), individual coaching (Wisdom Coaching™, Executive Coaching, Founder Catalysts™), and a purpose-driven global community (Abroad Explorers Community™ and Luminaries). The core offering centers on Wisdom Quests—small-group premium journeys to wisdom cultures in Bhutan, Peru, Mongolia, and other sacred places—supported by pre- and post-trip coaching and a lifelong community. The proprietary digital platform powers coaching programs with assessments, personalized learning, and measured outcomes. This Experiences + Coaching + Community model is designed for sustainable, lasting transformation in leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abroad Wisdom Quests™ Premium small-group experiential journeys (6–10 nights) to global wisdom destinations including Bhutan, Peru, Mongolia, Sedona, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and Egypt. Designed for C-suite executives, founders, and senior leaders seeking purpose, wisdom, and community through travel, coaching, and immersive encounters with wisdom keepers.
• Abroad Wisdom Coaching™ One-to-one coaching programs that integrate neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions. Delivered before, during, and after Wisdom Quests to help participants integrate insights and sustain transformation. Available via monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual subscription billing cycles.
• Executive Coaching Program Individual executive coaching for leaders of multinational corporations and fast-growing companies, featuring psychometric assessments, custom growth plans, coach-guided digital learning, and measured outcomes delivered via Abroad's proprietary platform.
• Founder Catalysts™ (Founder Coaching) Research-backed and wisdom-powered coaching for startup founders and CEOs of scaling companies, based on Abroad's global study of 1,300+ visionary founders. Addresses leadership pressures, personal well-being, burnout resistance, and sustainable scaling through coaching and mindset development.
• Bhutan Signature Quest Abroad's signature 8–10 night experiential journey through Bhutan's sacred valleys, featuring coaching, education, encounters with wisdom keepers, trekking to Dodedhra Monastery, and immersion in Gross National Happiness philosophy. Rated 4.94/5 by 50 YPO CEOs.
• Abroad Explorers Community™ A purpose-driven global community of visionary leaders exploring wisdom-based leadership through local chapters, in-person gatherings, and ongoing wisdom practices. Membership is free to join and serves as a lifelong alumni and referral network for Abroad participants.
• Abroad Luminaries A community and philanthropic initiative supporting indigenous communities and safeguarding wisdom traditions for future generations through financial contributions and partnerships with wisdom keepers worldwide. Has contributed $200,000+ to Dodedhra Monastery and $100,000+ to Gelephu Mindfulness City.
• Abroad Proprietary Digital Platform A digital platform powering Abroad's coaching programs with the True Prosperity Assessment, personalized learning journeys, coach-guided content, and scientifically measured outcomes, accessible via mobile apps and used by coaches and participants to deliver the coaching experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• +78.5% Healthy Workload, +34% Hiring & Team Quality, +17.9% Leadership Strength, +15.5% Trust (Duco Executive Team)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bre-BcoreTechnology or IntegrationAbroad has integrated with Bre-B to enhance the interoperability of digital payments in Colombia. The integration aims to improve digital payment processes within the country, though the specific connection to Abroad's core coaching and experience business is not detailed in available sources.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYPO partnership for delivering leadership experiences to YPO members. The Bhutan Quest has been rated 4.94/5 by 50 YPO CEOs, indicating a strong, ongoing partnership for member experiences and leadership development.
• Vanderbilt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbroad coaching is helping Vanderbilt's senior leaders transform leadership culture, drive bold strategic goals, and redefine how universities prepare individuals for life and leadership in the modern world.
• New Zealand GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year partnership with public and private organizations in New Zealand to coach the nation's brightest leaders, equipping them with wisdom, well-being, and ethics. Includes subsidized programs for founders and ecosystem support.
• Ngajur Pemachopheling Dharma CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Her Eminence Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche to build centers where monks, nuns, and future generations of Bhutanese children can cultivate traditional wisdom. Center in Zhemgang provides care for elderly and disabled.
• Dodedhra MonasterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecade-long partnership with Abbots and Rinpoches of Dodedhra Monastery in Bhutan. Abroad has contributed $200,000+ to preserve sacred relics, install modern plumbing, and build a new prayer and dining hall.
• Gelephu Mindfulness CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dorje Phagmo to build one of the first Centers for Traditional Wisdom within the King's visionary Mindfulness City in Bhutan. $100,000+ contributed to integrate traditional wisdom into this new city.
• Stewardship Asia Centre (Temasek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stewardship Asia Centre, a division of Temasek, for Steward Leadership Bhutan Quest (March 2026). Program focuses on principles of stewarding leadership in Asian context.
• COMO Hotel GroupminorOthersLong-term accommodation partner, owners of COMO Metropolitan Bangkok. Can arrange additional nights pre/post quests and connect clients with COMO properties in Bangkok and Phuket.
• 4 Winds Society / Dr. Alberto VilloldocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Alberto Villoldo, Founder of 4 Winds Society, as Peru Wisdom Council member. Collaborates on Andean wisdom traditions and healing practices for Peru experiences.
• New Zealand Innovation EcosystemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with funds and ecosystems in New Zealand, Singapore, and Chicago to offer subsidized leadership and team development to founders and their teams. Includes New Zealand Startup Council collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BetterUp: BetterUp is the largest enterprise executive coaching platform with measurable outcomes, AI-driven coach matching, and B2B sales motion targeting CHROs and L&D leaders. Directly comparable to Abroad's coaching subscription offering and outcomes-based methodology; differs in being fully digital vs. Abroad's experiential-led model.
• Mindvalley: Mindvalley offers premium personal transformation programs with in-person events like A-Fest. Comparable to Abroad in blending self-development education with curated global experiences targeting high-achieving professionals and founders.
• CoachHub: CoachHub is a global digital coaching platform for enterprise L&D, serving enterprises with measurable coaching outcomes. Directly comparable on the coaching subscription side and B2B enterprise motion, though it lacks Abroad's experiential/travel component.
• Ezra: Ezra delivers measurable executive coaching to Fortune 500 leaders through a digital platform. Comparable on outcomes-driven coaching and enterprise sales motion; differs in being virtual-first rather than experience-led.
• Wisdom Labs: Wisdom Labs delivers mindfulness and compassion-based leadership training to enterprises, originating from Google's Search Inside Yourself program. Comparable in blending contemplative practice with executive development, with similar B2B enterprise sales motion.
• Sounding Board: Sounding Board provides enterprise leadership coaching with measurable outcomes and a digital platform. Comparable in serving CHROs and senior leaders at large enterprises with structured coaching programs and impact reporting.

Broad incumbents

• Tony Robbins Companies: Tony Robbins' events and coaching programs are the established incumbent in premium transformation experiences. Comparable on the high-touch, premium-priced personal development experience model, though much larger scale and broader audience.
• Insight Timer (for Business): Insight Timer is the world's largest free meditation app, with a B2B/Insight Timer for Business offering for enterprise wellbeing. Comparable on the mindfulness/meditation technology stack but at much lower price point and broader audience.

Emerging players

• Remote Year: Remote Year curates multi-country travel programs for professionals seeking transformation through experience. Comparable in the experiential travel-for-professionals model, but oriented around remote work rather than leadership development.
• Inspirato: Inspirato is a members-only luxury travel and experience club serving affluent professionals. Comparable in the curated premium experiences model serving senior executives, though focused on vacation travel rather than leadership development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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