Global Business Roundtable (GBR)

Name

Global Business Roundtable (GBR)

Legal name

Global Business Roundtable

Website

https://globalbusinessroundtable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Professional Membership Organization

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Faith-based networking
• Professional membership
• Leadership development
• Global summits
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: GBR generates revenue through membership fees from individuals, professionals, SMEs, corporates, and associate members. The organization offers different membership tiers including corporate (listed and unlisted), small and medium enterprises, professional, individual, NGO, international organization, academic institution, and religious organization categories.
2. Event Registration and Participation: Revenue is generated from registration fees for annual summits and conferences including the Prayer Camp and Thought Leaders Summit, World Congress for Trade and Investment, Women of Character Summit, and Future Leaders Summit. These events also facilitate business matchmaking and trade opportunities.
3. NGO Grants and Donations: GBR operates the Global Fund for Jesus (GFFJ) which provides grants to NGOs. The Thanksgiving and NGO Grants Awards event suggests a grant-making component that may involve donor contributions and foundation funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Business Roundtable is a non-profit, Christ-centred, multi-denominational membership platform that equips individuals, professionals, SMEs, corporates, NGOs, academic institutions and religious organizations across eight societal sectors through annual summits, leadership training, mentorship, business matchmaking, trade and investment forums, and a global community network. Core deliverables are recurring membership programs, the GBR Leadership Academy, flagship summits, and the Global Fund for Jesus grant-making activity.

Product overview

Global Business Roundtable (GBR) operates as a membership and community development platform centered on Christian principles, offering a digital ecosystem comprising its main website platform, a mobile application for iOS and Android, and GBR TV streaming content. The organization delivers its mission through flagship event programs including the Women of Character Summit, Annual Prayer Camp & Thought Leaders Summit, Future Leaders Summit, and World Congress for Trade & Investments, all supported by the GBR Leadership Academy for strategic development. Additionally, GBR produces worship music content distributed through mainstream streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women of Character (WOC): A department within GBR focused on empowering women holistically through entrepreneurship development, marital and parental development, and spiritual development
• GBR Leadership Academy
• GBR TV

Products and services

• GBR Leadership Academy Structured leadership development initiative led by Prof. Sipho Goodenough Mseleku that provides strategic planning and holistic development guidance for GBR members across the organization's eight societal sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12 years of continuous operation and program delivery since founding in 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prof. Sipho Goodenough MselekucoreOthers · 21 August 2009Founder and Convenor of GBR since establishment on August 21, 2009. Prof. Mseleku leads the organization as its primary founder and visionary leader, also serving as Chairman of Global Fund for Jesus and Executive Chairman of Sakhumnotho Group Holdings.
• Alpine Heath ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual venue partner for GBR's Global Prayer Camp and Retreat. The resort located in the Drakensburg mountain range in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa hosts the annual Prayer Camp and Thought Leaders Summit.
• Five-Fold Ministry NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowing network of spiritual leaders including pastors, evangelists, teachers, apostles, and prophets from different churches and parachurch organizations who partner with and endorse GBR's work. The Five-Fold Minister's Forum operates from local chapters to global platform.
• Streaming Platforms (Spotify, Apple Music)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic distribution partners for GBR Worship album content including their anthem 'Nkosi Sihlangene'.
• NGOs, Multi-lateral Institutions, Corporates, Government EntitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBR collaborates with values-aligned stakeholders including NGOs, multi-lateral institutions, corporates, and government entities for implementing holistic development programmes and sharing best practices for effective implementation across sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum: The WEF hosts the annual Davos summit and other executive convenings focused on global economic, social, and governance issues. It is comparable to GBR as a large-scale convener of leaders across sectors, though at vastly greater scale and with a secular mandate.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): EO is a global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs offering member events, learning forums, and accelerators. Comparable to GBR's SME-focused membership tiers and business matchmaking/d development programming.
• Business Roundtable: The US-based Business Roundtable is an association of CEOs of major US companies that issues policy positions on economic and governance issues. While much larger and secular, it directly parallels GBR's model of a 'roundtable' convening business leaders for advocacy and networking.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): YPO is a global membership community of chief executives offering peer learning, forums, and educational events. It is comparable to GBR's model of tiered membership, peer roundtables, and leadership development programming.

Direct peers

• Caux Round Table: The Caux Round Table is an international network of business leaders promoting ethical business practices and moral capitalism. It is comparable to GBR's values-aligned, faith-rooted approach to business leadership and trade/investment advocacy.
• CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection): CBMC is an interdenominational fellowship of Christian business and professional men focused on marketplace ministry and leadership. Comparable to GBR's faith-based business networking and leadership development across multiple countries.
• International Christian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC): ICCC is a global network of Christian business owners and professionals pursuing biblical values in commerce. Directly comparable to GBR's Christ-centered, multi-denominational membership model for businesspeople.

Regional players

• African Leadership Network: ALN is a membership-based network of African leaders and entrepreneurs focused on Africa's development. It is comparable to GBR as a values-driven, Africa-rooted executive community convening summits and peer programs.
• African Business Roundtable: An African Development Bank initiative convening African private sector leaders to promote trade and investment across the continent. Comparable to GBR's World Congress for Trade & Investment and its Africa-rooted member base.

Emerging players

• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a global community and content platform for Christian founders and investors. Comparable to GBR's content/media platforms (GBR TV, mobile apps) and its Christian SME development programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-business-roundtable

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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