The Bridge Club

What The Bridge Club does

The Bridge Club, legally The Bridge Club Conversations, Inc., is a privately held community and events company founded in 2018 by Catherine Haskins and headquartered in Palatine, Illinois. The company positions itself as a think tank for the veterinary profession, serving veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers (CVPMs), academics, and industry partners across the United States, the United Kingdom/EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Its core products are organized around three pillars: a two-tier membership (TBC+ Premium at $199/year and a free subscriber tier), recognition programs (the annual ICON Award at VMX and the multi-region Global Bright Minds Awards), and community engagement formats including the Table Talk podcast (with live studio audience), Connection Circles (10-15 person virtual gatherings with a $25 refundable sign-up fee), Community Conversations, and the Give Back Benefit fundraising event. Underlying technology is a WordPress-based website with event management (Tribe Events), Zoom-based virtual delivery, podcast distribution, and a self-serve member signup/checkout flow rather than a proprietary software platform. The company makes money primarily through TBC+ subscription revenue, event sponsorships from commercial partners (Mars Veterinary Health, Blue Buffalo, IDEXX, Chewy Health, Virbac), and conference-based monetization anchored at VMX, WVC, and the London Vet Show. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), operates with 1-10 employees, and is led by founder/CEO Catherine Haskins alongside CVO Dr. Cheryl Good and Chief Veterinary Technician Theresa Cosper-Roberts.

Name

The Bridge Club

Legal name

The Bridge Club Conversations, Inc.

Website

https://thebridgeclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bridge Club is a bootstrapped community and events platform for the veterinary profession, offering paid TBC+ membership ($199/year), recognition programs (ICON Award, Bright Minds Awards), and engagement formats including the Table Talk podcast and Connection Circles, serving vets, technicians, and practice managers across the US, UK/EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Professional Community Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary professional community
• Professional networking events
• Industry recognition awards
• Continuing education events
• Membership community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Palatine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. TBC+ Premium Membership: Annual subscription membership at $199/year providing VIP access to exclusive sessions with industry leaders, advance discounted event access, curated networking opportunities, member spotlights, priority access to initiatives and research, preferred pricing on events, awards committee participation, and digital badge recognition.
2. Connection Circles Registration: $25 sign-up fee for Connection Circles virtual gatherings; fully refunded upon attendance to ensure commitment and engagement.
3. Free Subscriber Tier: Free tier providing weekly newsletter, event notifications, and basic networking opportunities for veterinary professionals exploring the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bridge Club operates as a veterinary profession think tank and community organization, offering tiered memberships (TBC+ Premium at $199/year and Free Subscriber), virtual and in-person events including Connection Circles and Community Conversations, industry awards programs (ICON Award at VMX, Global Bright Minds Awards), the Table Talk podcast, and philanthropic initiatives such as the Give Back Benefit and Sustainability September.

Product overview

The Bridge Club is the veterinary profession's premier think tank offering a community and events platform. Its core offering consists of two membership tiers (TBC+ Premium at $199/year and Free Subscriber), complemented by content programs including the Table Talk podcast (now with live studio audience format), Connection Circles (small virtual gatherings of 10-15 participants), Community Conversations, and awards programs (ICON Award at VMX and Global Bright Minds Awards in multiple regions). The organization also runs philanthropic initiatives like the Give Back Benefit and sustainability campaigns including Sustainability September in partnership with Mars Veterinary Health. Some events offer RACE-approved continuing education credit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICON Award: Annual award celebrating leaders whose vision, courage, and contributions are shaping the future of veterinary medicine, presented at VMX.
• Global Bright Minds Awards
• Table Talk
• Connection Circles
• Give Back Benefit
• Sustainability September
• TBC+ Membership

Products and services

• TBC+ Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterinary professionals connect across sectors through exclusive networking events and Connection Circles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2026Annual partnership for ICON Award ceremony held in conjunction with VMX conference in Orlando. The ICON Event is a sold-out highlight of the annual conference, positioning The Bridge Club awards within the premier veterinary education event.
• WVC (Western Veterinary Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for USA Bright Minds Awards ceremony at WVC in Las Vegas. The award recognition event is hosted during the conference, providing visibility and engagement with veterinary professionals attending the conference.
• London Vet ShowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for UK Bright Minds Awards at London Vet Show. Awards ceremony held at the annual UK veterinary conference with complimentary registration for nominees.
• Blue BuffalominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsorship of the Global Bright Minds Awards. Blue Buffalo provides award support, enabling recognition of industry influencers, practice game changers, and wellness champions.
• Mars Veterinary HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership for Sustainability September initiative - a month-long movement dedicated to inspiring action and advancing sustainability across veterinary medicine. Mars Veterinary Health provided partnership support for daily tips, podcasts, infographics, and toolkits. The collaboration included a CE-approved community conversation on sustainable practices.
• VetHealth Foundation (VHF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner for Give Back Benefit event, supporting organizations dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through fundraising.
• Veterinary Innovation Council (VIGT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner for Give Back Benefit event supporting innovation in veterinary medicine.
• Project StickerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit initiative co-founded by Catherine Haskins focused on leveraging technology and data to build healthier, more resilient workplace cultures in veterinary medicine. Priority access provided to TBC+ members.
• IDEXXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partner logo displayed on website, indicating commercial partnership or sponsorship relationship.
• Chewy HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partner logo displayed on website, indicating commercial partnership or sponsorship relationship.
• VirbacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partner logo displayed on website, indicating commercial partnership or sponsorship relationship.
• NAVC (North American Veterinary Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted partner logo displayed on website. NAVC is the organization behind VMX conference where ICON Awards are held.
• dvm360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partner logo displayed on website, indicating media partnership or sponsorship relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CloserStill Media (London Vet Show): CloserStill Media operates London Vet Show and other global veterinary events where The Bridge Club's UK/EMEA Bright Minds Awards are held. It is a regional direct peer in the veterinary events and community space.
• Viticus Group (formerly WVC): Viticus Group operates the Western Veterinary Conference and continuing education programs — the same stage The Bridge Club uses for its USA Bright Minds Awards. It is a direct events- and community-platform peer in veterinary medicine.
• AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association): AAHA is a long-standing veterinary membership organization offering accreditation, member services, education, and community engagement. It competes with The Bridge Club for the same veterinary professional audience seeking recognition and networking.
• NAVC (North American Veterinary Community): NAVC is the organizer of the VMX conference where The Bridge Club's flagship ICON Award ceremony is held. Both organizations serve veterinary professionals with conferences, education, and community programs at overlapping events.

Emerging players

• VetFolio: VetFolio is an online veterinary learning and community platform affiliated with NAVC, providing member CE content comparable to The Bridge Club's community conversations and CE-eligible programming.
• The Webinar Vet: The Webinar Vet is an online continuing-education and community platform for veterinary professionals. It overlaps with The Bridge Club on subscription CE content and member engagement.

Broad incumbents

• AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association): AVMA is the largest professional association for veterinarians in the United States, offering membership, advocacy, CE, and industry convening. Its scale dwarfs The Bridge Club and could replicate the company's community formats.
• dvm360 (MJH Life Sciences): dvm360 is a leading veterinary industry media brand providing news, CE, and events. The Bridge Club lists dvm360 as a trusted partner; both compete for attention and sponsorship dollars from veterinary professionals.
• Today's Veterinary Business: Today's Veterinary Business is a veterinary trade publication under MJH Life Sciences that addresses practice management and industry news, overlapping with The Bridge Club's content and audience for veterinary decision-makers.

Others

• Veterinary Innovation Council: The Veterinary Innovation Council is an industry organization The Bridge Club partners with on the Give Back Benefit event. It is an adjacent ecosystem peer focused on innovation in veterinary medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/thebridgeclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/bridgeclubconversations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thebridgeclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/bridge.club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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