the 1% of financial leaders

What the 1% of financial leaders does

The 1% of Financial Leaders is an exclusive membership community founded in 2022 by Victor Jonathan Medrano Torres, operating as a sole proprietorship registered in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México. The platform connects senior financial executives — primarily CFOs and strategic finance leaders — across Mexico and Latin America, with more than 200 members drawn from 20 nationalities. Membership is application-based and vetted for alignment with stated values of humility, integrity, and altruism; acquisition is driven primarily by peer referrals and direct outreach by the founder, supported by LinkedIn and YouTube presence plus an email newsletter.

The product offering centers on six-plus recurring event formats, including the annual Finance Transformation Summit (18 speakers), Finance Gathering, Finance Debates, Finance Xperience (sports tournaments), Finance Scape (retreats), and Finance Dialogues (virtual sessions). These are complemented by a members-only mobile application for profiles and event registration, a content hub publishing specialist-authored insights, and a podcast channel. The organization does not develop proprietary AI, data, or software technology beyond a standard website (theonepercent.com.mx) and the member mobile app; the core deliverable is the curated peer network and access to events.

The revenue model combines annual membership subscriptions with corporate event sponsorship packages sold to enterprise partners; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is primarily organic and event-driven, and prospective members are engaged through a WhatsApp contact channel and a virtual appointment booking page managed by the founder.

Name

the 1% of financial leaders

Legal name

Victor Jonathan Medrano Torres

Website

https://theonepercent.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The 1% of Financial Leaders is a Mexico-based exclusive membership community connecting 200+ senior finance executives across 20 nationalities through vetted applications, recurring curated events, a mobile app, and content programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Naucalpan de Juárez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Exclusive Membership Community: Annual membership providing access to an exclusive network of 200+ senior financial leaders across 20 nationalities. Members benefit from peer advisory, global and local macroeconomic studies, unbiased vendor recommendations, speaking opportunities, and access to 20+ exclusive annual events.
2. Event Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors pay to sponsor exclusive community events, gaining close, personal interaction with senior financial decision-makers. Sponsors receive exposure on social media, marketing reach, lead generation, and involvement in event planning and branding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The 1% of Financial Leaders operates an exclusive, application-vetted membership community for senior finance executives (CFOs, Finance Directors, FP&A Directors, Controller Directors), primarily in Mexico and Latin America. Members pay annual subscriptions for access to peer advisory, macroeconomic studies, unbiased vendor recommendations, talent networking, speaking opportunities, and a calendar of 20+ curated events per year. Corporate sponsors separately purchase event sponsorship packages to engage senior financial decision-makers.

Product overview

The 1% of Financial Leaders is an exclusive professional community platform for senior financial leaders, comprising two sub-communities (CFO Community and Strategic Finance Community). The offering centers on high-impact networking experiences through 6+ event formats (Finance Transformation Summit, Finance Gathering, Finance Debates, Finance Xperience, Finance Scape, Finance Dialogues), curated content/insights, and podcast programming. The platform operates on a membership model requiring alignment with values of humility, integrity, and altruism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFO Community: A community segment for visionary leaders who guide the financial future of their companies
• Strategic Finance Community

Products and services

• CFO Community Exclusive membership sub-community for visionary CFOs who guide the financial future of their companies, focused on peer advisory, shared best practices, and networking across industries in Mexico and LATAM.
• Strategic Finance Community Membership sub-community for Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, FP&A Directors, and Controller Directors driving strategic transformation through finance, offering peer networking and knowledge exchange.
• Finance Transformation Summit Annual flagship event with 18 speakers designed to drive financial transformation processes and share best practices among senior financial leaders in the community.
• Finance Gathering Casual networking events including BBQs, wine tastings, cocktail hours, and gala dinners combined with 30-minute conference or panel sessions for community members.
• Finance Debates Petit committee meetings to debate real, recent, and high-impact business cases with extensive networking opportunities for senior finance executives.
• Finance Xperience Sports tournaments and competitions including padel, golf, soccer, and athletics that combine financial talent with athletic activities for community members.
• Finance Scape Retreat from routine in natural settings with workshops and dynamics designed to connect members with their personal and professional purpose.
• Finance Dialogues Virtual opportunity to share favorite topics in a conversation-focused format, accessible from office or home, for senior finance community members.
• Insights Content Articles and insights created by specialists from the global community, covering topics such as technology's impact on finance, financial transformation, and macroeconomic trends, designed to strengthen personal, professional, and business growth.
• Podcast Audio content (YouTube-published podcast) featuring interviews and discussions with senior financial leaders on topics relevant to the community.
• Virtual Consultation Booking Virtual appointment scheduling service allowing prospective members to book consultations with the founder and community leadership.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistage: Largest CEO and senior executive peer-advisory membership organization globally, running facilitated peer groups, events, and executive coaching — directly comparable operating model to The 1% of Financial Leaders but at far greater scale and focused on CEOs rather than CFOs.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer community for chief executives, offering member-only events, forums, and learning programs. Closely comparable as an exclusive, values-driven executive membership organization with curated events and network-effect dynamics.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Membership community for founders and executives that combines peer learning, events, and exclusive experiences globally. Same playbook as the subject company: vetted membership, multi-format events, and network-value monetization.
• The CFO Leadership Council: U.S.-based membership organization serving CFOs and senior finance executives through peer networking, roundtables, and events. Closest functional peer because it targets the same CFO persona and runs a similar events-and-community model.
• CFO Alliance: Membership network for CFOs and senior finance leaders offering peer groups, summits, and content — direct overlap in target persona, community-and-events monetization, and network-effect positioning.
• Chief Executive Group: Peer-group and content organization for chief executives and CFOs, hosting events, roundtables, and executive offsites. Comparable curated peer community with similar values of confidentiality and exclusivity.
• TIGER 21: Peer network for high-net-worth individuals organized in small groups with regular meetings, expert speakers, and investment sharing. Comparable as a high-touch, vetted-membership community monetized through annual dues and exclusive experiences.
• ExecuNet: Executive membership network offering networking, job-market intelligence, and events for senior leaders. Similar community-driven GTM with subscription membership and curated executive interactions.
• G100 Companies: Peer-group organization for CEOs and senior executives running facilitated peer groups and curated events. Closely comparable membership-and-events business model targeting the same senior executive tier.

Broad incumbents

• Marcus Evans: Large global events and conferences company producing executive summits and corporate training programs. Comparable on the events-production and sponsorship-monetization axis, though operating across many industries and not a member-led community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@The1ofFInancialLeaders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-1-of-financial-leaders-in-mx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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