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YEC
Legal namestring
YEC Global, LLC
Websiteurl
yec.co
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2010
Descriptiontext

YEC Global, LLC is a Boston-based, privately held membership council for founders, owners, and operators of businesses, founded in 2010. The organization is currently undergoing a rebrand and relaunch scheduled for July 14, 2026, repositioning around the tagline 'Person first. Business second.' and themes of founder isolation, impostor syndrome, burnout, and 'the lonely call.' The legal entity is YEC Global, LLC, governed under Massachusetts law, with a Boston headquarters at 177 Huntington Ave Ste 1703, and a global membership footprint that is operationally concentrated in the United States.

Short descriptiontext

YEC Global, LLC is a Boston-based, selective membership council for founders and business operators, relaunching on July 14, 2026 around the 'Person first. Business second.' positioning. It sells annual subscription memberships and delivers peer community, virtual events, and member promotion.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBoston, United States
HQ citystring
Boston
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
founder community network, entrepreneur membership council, peer support community, virtual founder events, entrepreneur networking membership
Industry1 code
1Community Hosting & Membership Platforms
CodeMPACAJAFPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations8139
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Founder community membership
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Membership Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

YEC generates revenue through membership fees. Membership runs for a defined term and renews automatically unless cancelled. Fees are stated at the point of purchase and may change with notice before renewal.

yec.co
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard membership for founders
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Pricing not publicly disclosed; quote-based membership fees stated at point of purchase

yec.co
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

YEC operates a selective, recurring membership council for founders, owners, and operators of businesses. Members gain access to a member directory, live virtual events with operators and experts (delivered via Zoom and Luma), community channels, and member spotlight/cross-promotion across YEC's channels. Membership runs for a defined term, auto-renews annually, and is granted by application and acceptance at YEC's discretion, with fees stated at the point of purchase.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

YEC is a selective membership council for founders, owners, and operators, relaunching in 2026. The organization provides a peer community offering membership benefits including access to live virtual events, a member directory, community channels, and promotional features. The company does not appear to offer distinct product modules or sub-brands based on available source data.

Product and service2 records
1YEC Membership
CategoryFounder community membership
Description

Selective, recurring annual membership council for founders, owners, and operators. Members gain access to a member directory, live virtual events with operators and experts, community channels, and member spotlight/cross-promotion across YEC's channels; fees are stated at the point of purchase.

2YEC Live Virtual Events
CategoryLive virtual events
Description

Live virtual working sessions and roundtables with operators and experts (e.g., PR for visibility, AI playbook, personal brand Q&A), delivered as part of YEC membership. Sessions are typically members-only with replays available to members; non-members can join during limited openings.

Scale indicator1 record

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Rio Tinto
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-11
Description

YEC has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rio Tinto for the Jinbi Solar Project. This appears to be related to renewable energy procurement, where YEC is purchasing solar power from the Jinbi Solar Project operated by Rio Tinto.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles4 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

YEC

Founder community membershipyec.co

YEC Global, LLC is a Boston-based, selective membership council for founders and business operators, relaunching on July 14, 2026 around the 'Person first. Business second.' positioning. It sells annual subscription memberships and delivers peer community, virtual events, and member promotion.

What YEC does

YEC Global, LLC is a Boston-based, privately held membership council for founders, owners, and operators of businesses, founded in 2010. The organization is currently undergoing a rebrand and relaunch scheduled for July 14, 2026, repositioning around the tagline 'Person first. Business second.' and themes of founder isolation, impostor syndrome, burnout, and 'the lonely call.' The legal entity is YEC Global, LLC, governed under Massachusetts law, with a Boston headquarters at 177 Huntington Ave Ste 1703, and a global membership footprint that is operationally concentrated in the United States.

YEC firmographics

Firmographics
Name
YEC
Legal name
YEC Global, LLC
Website
https://yec.co
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
YEC Global, LLC is a Boston-based, selective membership council for founders and business operators, relaunching on July 14, 2026 around the 'Person first. Business second.' positioning. It sells annual subscription memberships and delivers peer community, virtual events, and member promotion.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

YEC industry classification

Industry
Product category
Founder community membership
NAICS
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Community Hosting & Membership Platforms (MPACAJAF)

Keywords

  • Founder community network
  • Entrepreneur membership council
  • Peer support community
  • Virtual founder events
  • Entrepreneur networking membership

Where YEC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Boston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

YEC business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Fees: YEC generates revenue through membership fees. Membership runs for a defined term and renews automatically unless cancelled. Fees are stated at the point of purchase and may change with notice before renewal.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualStandard membership for founders

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

YEC product offering

Product offering

Core offering

YEC operates a selective, recurring membership council for founders, owners, and operators of businesses. Members gain access to a member directory, live virtual events with operators and experts (delivered via Zoom and Luma), community channels, and member spotlight/cross-promotion across YEC's channels. Membership runs for a defined term, auto-renews annually, and is granted by application and acceptance at YEC's discretion, with fees stated at the point of purchase.

Product overview

YEC is a selective membership council for founders, owners, and operators, relaunching in 2026. The organization provides a peer community offering membership benefits including access to live virtual events, a member directory, community channels, and promotional features. The company does not appear to offer distinct product modules or sub-brands based on available source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • YEC Membership Selective, recurring annual membership council for founders, owners, and operators. Members gain access to a member directory, live virtual events with operators and experts, community channels, and member spotlight/cross-promotion across YEC's channels; fees are stated at the point of purchase.
  • YEC Live Virtual Events Live virtual working sessions and roundtables with operators and experts (e.g., PR for visibility, AI playbook, personal brand Q&A), delivered as part of YEC membership. Sessions are typically members-only with replays available to members; non-members can join during limited openings.

Companies that use YEC

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

YEC technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

YEC partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Rio TintominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026YEC has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rio Tinto for the Jinbi Solar Project. This appears to be related to renewable energy procurement, where YEC is purchasing solar power from the Jinbi Solar Project operated by Rio Tinto.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

YEC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

YEC social profiles

Digital presence

YEC financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

YEC leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

YEC funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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

YEC M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about YEC

What does YEC do?

YEC operates a selective, recurring membership council for founders, owners, and operators of businesses. Members gain access to a member directory, live virtual events with operators and experts (delivered via Zoom and Luma), community channels, and member spotlight/cross-promotion across YEC's channels. Membership runs for a defined term, auto-renews annually, and is granted by application and acceptance at YEC's discretion, with fees stated at the point of purchase.

Is YEC a public or private company?

YEC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was YEC founded?

YEC was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is YEC based?

YEC is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.

How does YEC make money?

One revenue line is on record: membership Fees.

Does YEC have an API?

No public API is recorded for YEC.

What industry is YEC in?

YEC's product category is Founder community membership. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAJAF, Community Hosting & Membership Platforms. Its NAICS code is 8139 and its SIC code is 8600.

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