What Innovation Partnership does

Innovation Partnership is a privately held London-based membership organization founded in 2020/2021 that runs a curated, application-only network connecting more than 5,000 Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, and C-suite executives from FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and S&P 500 companies. The organization is founder-led by Corina Balaneanu, with Amar Garcha as co-founder, Susan Hooper as Network Chair, and Rich Marsh as Network Director, operating with a 1–10 person team. Membership is by application or referral through corporate partners (Accenture, NVIDIA, Microsoft, SoftServe), and the network explicitly serves UK, EMEA, and global markets.

The product portfolio is structured around an annual programme calendar anchored by the Global Innovation Summit (held each June since 2022, with the 2026 edition already announced). Supporting programs include monthly topic-driven roundtables on AI, ESG, leadership, and transformation; a 6–7 month Innovation Challenge Hackathon combining R&D on real business priorities with leadership development; VR business meetings using the MeetinVR platform with Oculus Quest 2 headsets; an invitation-only Advisory Board chaired by senior members; and exclusive private dinners at premium London venues. The organization has also conducted curated delegations to Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, positioning itself as a bridge between FTSE/Fortune leadership and emerging technology ecosystems.

The business model is a recurring annual membership subscription supplemented by tiered corporate sponsorship of the annual summit (Core partners Accenture, NVIDIA, SoftServe, Microsoft; Secondary partners including Brand Advance, One Tribe, Normative, Audeliss, WeWork). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based via contact form. Distribution is sales-led and high-touch: membership acquisition relies on direct outreach, corporate partner referrals, and event-driven demand generation rather than self-service channels. The organization reports no public revenue figures, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-controlled operating model.

Name

Innovation Partnership

Legal name

Innovation Partnership

Website

https://innovationpartnership.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innovation Partnership is a London-based, application-only membership organization connecting 5,000+ Chairs, NEDs, and C-suite leaders from FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and S&P 500 companies through an annual Global Innovation Summit, roundtables, hackathons, VR demos, and private dinners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Membership Networks

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Innovation Leadership & Leading Growth (EDABAAAO)

Keywords

• Executive membership network
• C-suite peer networking
• Innovation summit events
• Board director community
• Corporate innovation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for board members and C-suite executives of large organizations and tech companies. Membership provides access to roundtables, private dinners, summits, hackathons, and facilitated introductions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innovation Partnership runs an invitation-only C-level membership network for board directors and senior executives of large organizations, providing facilitated peer introductions, curated innovation and change case studies, and access to events including the annual Global Innovation Summit, monthly roundtables, innovation hackathons, VR business meeting demos, advisory board sessions, and private dinners. Membership is acquired via application or contact and is supported by corporate partnership referrals.

Product overview

Innovation Partnership is a high-touch C-level membership organization offering a portfolio of programs including the annual Global Innovation Summit, regular roundtable discussions, Innovation Challenge Hackathons, VR business meeting demos, advisory board sessions, and exclusive private dinners. The organization connects over 5,000 Chairs, NEDs, and C-suite leaders from FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and S&P 500 companies to facilitate introductions, showcase innovation case studies, and support organizational change and transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Innovation Summit Annual flagship event bringing together up to 100 senior C-suite leaders and board members in person at Central London venues, with live streaming reaching 200,000–400,000+ worldwide viewers, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities on innovation, growth, and change case studies.
• Roundtable Discussions Monthly topic-focused virtual and in-person discussion sessions for members, led by industry experts and corporate leaders, covering AI, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
• Innovation Challenge Hackathon A 6-month cross-functional team program where member participants address real business challenges while developing skills in creative thinking, design thinking, and change management.
• VR Business Meetings Virtual reality demonstration sessions using Oculus Quest 2 headsets and the MeetinVR platform to provide members with immersive business collaboration experiences in virtual environments.
• Advisory Board Invitation-only strategic advisory board meetings bringing together network chairs and senior members to discuss key business priorities and shape the network's program direction.
• Private Dinners Exclusive private dining events for members and partners held at prestigious London venues including The Shard, Duck & Waffle, Quaglino's, and SushiSamba, providing intimate networking opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ senior leaders connected through the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• WeWorksecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Workspace provider and summit partner, contributing speakers on future of work, hybrid working, and workplace innovation topics.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Global professional services company serving as Summit Partner for the 2023 Global Innovation Summit. Provides technology and consulting expertise for summit sessions on digital transformation, AI, and innovation strategy.
• NvidiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Technology company providing summit content on AI, accelerated computing, and innovation. Active speaker and partner at annual Global Innovation Summits.
• SoftServecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Digital authority and technology consulting firm serving as Summit Partner, contributing expertise on digital transformation and innovation solutions.
• Brand AdvancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Marketing and diversity consultancy serving as Summit Partner, providing insights on reaching underrepresented audiences and DEI initiatives.
• One TribesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Climate action platform serving as Summit Partner, contributing content on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction for businesses.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2022Summit Partner for 2022 Global Innovation Summit. Provided executive speakers on AI, digital transformation, and technology leadership.
• NormativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2022Carbon accounting software company serving as Summit Partner and speaker on ESG, sustainability, and net-zero journey topics.
• AudelisssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2022Executive search firm specializing in diversity appointments, serving as Summit Partner and contributing speakers on DEI topics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor: Global community of high-impact founders, executives, and entrepreneurs offering peer support, mentorship, and curated programming. Comparable in being an exclusive, curated peer network for senior business leaders with facilitated introductions.
• Hampton: Curated peer community and private membership network for senior executives and business owners. Comparable as a recurring-membership, high-touch peer introduction platform targeting executives and business owners.
• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-net-worth investors and executives organized into small group meetings (typically ~15 members) facilitated by a chair. Direct peer given its high-touch, application-only, facilitated-introduction model for senior leaders.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership community for founders and CEOs of businesses exceeding $1M in revenue, providing peer-to-peer learning, exclusive events, and leadership forums. Direct peer in the C-suite/founder membership network category with recurring dues and curated convenings.
• Vistage: Peer advisory and executive coaching organization for CEOs, business owners, and senior leaders operating through monthly group meetings, one-to-one coaching, and speaker events. Closely comparable business model (recurring membership fees, curated C-suite peer groups, leadership development focus).
• Chief: Private membership network for senior women executives and C-suite leaders, offering peer groups, events, and curated programming. Comparable as a newer, application-only C-level membership network emphasizing facilitated introductions and curated content.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global membership peer network for chief executives and senior business leaders, organized into peer learning groups, forums, and events. Directly comparable to Innovation Partnership as a high-touch C-suite membership organization offering facilitated peer introductions and curated leadership programming.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Institute: Nonpartisan educational and policy studies organization that convenes leaders through seminars, policy programs, and leadership initiatives (e.g., Aspen Strategy Group). Comparable as a broader incumbent running leadership convenings and curated C-suite/board dialogue programming.
• World Economic Forum: International organization for public-private cooperation that convenes CEOs, heads of state, and senior executives at flagship events such as the Annual Meeting in Davos. Comparable as a broader incumbent in elite executive convening and innovation/leadership dialogue, with significantly larger scale and remit.

Emerging players

• Chief Executive Group / CEO Roundtable: Peer network and content platform serving CEOs and senior executives through roundtable events, peer learning groups, and research. Comparable as a partial-overlap C-suite community with facilitated peer programming; less digital/virtual-first than Innovation Partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovation-partnership

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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