WHY GLOBAL ONE

Most YPO chapters are defined by geography. Global One brings together globally-minded leaders through shared values, deep connection, and a belief that the world is home.

The membership experience

Global One isn’t a fit for everyone, and that’s intentional. Here’s what members can expect when they choose to join this engaged, values-driven chapter.

  • Global One is a chapter for leaders who think globally and engage deeply. Our members span continents, cultures, and industries—but share a commitment to curiosity, generosity, and growth. This is a community where relationships are built on trust, not transactions.

  • Forum is the cornerstone of the Global One experience. Small, confidential groups meet regularly—virtually and in person—to create space for honest conversation, perspective, and accountability. The result is depth, consistency, and relationships that compound over time.

  • Our global events are designed to be transformational, not transactional. Hosted around the world, they combine learning, adventure, and connection in ways only YPO can deliver. These experiences deepen relationships while expanding how members see the world—and their place in it.

  • Wherever you are, Global One brings the community closer to home. Local gatherings—often intimate dinners or small-group experiences—create space for meaningful conversation and real connection. They’re high-touch, low-friction, and rooted in belonging.

  • Global One is shaped by its members. From event leadership to committee roles, members are invited to contribute their expertise, ideas, and energy in ways that add real value. Getting involved isn’t about obligation—it’s about ownership and impact.

  • Global One recognizes that leadership doesn’t exist in isolation. Many of our experiences intentionally include spouses, partners, and families, reflecting a belief that growth is richer when shared. This is a chapter that supports the whole person, not just the title.

Member experiences

STORIES OF GROWTH, CONNECTION, AND SERENDIPITY

  • Woman in red winter coat on Christmas decorated stairs outside with a large Christmas tree in the background and people around.

    "Being in Global One has been the highlight of my professional journey. I've developed lifelong friendships, learned new heights, got inspired by best-in-class leaders and grew personally and professionally to excel as a CEO."

    ASHA SAXENA

    CEO, Future Technologies, Inc.

  • A man taking a selfie on a bridge overlooking a canal with trees and buildings in the background.

    "Within YPO, Global One is a unique experience for leaders who see the world as their home. It’s built for the globally minded—those who think beyond borders and value perspective as much as performance. The relationships, conversations, and experiences here feel fundamentally different because they’re shaped by diversity of place, culture, and lived experience."

    NIKHIL SINGHI

    Managing Partner, Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants

  • A smiling man in a black shirt standing outdoors in front of a building with brick walls and glass windows.

    "One thing I cherish being involved in my YPO Chapter is that I have experienced unwavering loyalty and the support system to grow as a human being."

    PATRICK GERGEN

    CEO AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group LLC

  • Smiling man with dark hair and beard at an event with a sign in the background that says 'WOBEL IN THE'.

    "A truly world-class event in Global One is defined by intention. Every detail is thoughtfully curated, from the people in the room to the conversations they share. You leave with more than insight or inspiration; you leave with perspective, connection, and a sense that you were part of something exceptional."

    BILLY BOSCH

    Founder, CEO, LongevityX

  • Three people at a football game in a stadium, smiling at the camera, with a field and audience in the background.

    "What sets Global One apart is that it doesn’t ask me to choose between leadership and family. I’ve watched my daughter grow her leadership skills alongside other young leaders from around the world. My wife is fully included in many gatherings. These aren’t just events—they’re shared experiences that shape how we show up as a family. Global One feels like home wherever we are."

    CHRIS MITCHELL

    Founder & CEO, Reszi

  • Group of four men standing outdoors at sunset, with a large tree and open landscape in the background, some holding drinks and smiling.

    "Being in a Global One virtual international forum has expanded my worldview on business, leadership and self-improvement. I’m connected with peers across time zones and cultures, with the same in-person forum depth and trust, if not more."

    HOWARD CHENG

    Founder, Select 6 LLC

  • A smiling couple wearing sunglasses taking a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower under a clear blue sky.

    "Although I'm an entrepreneur in a U.S. city, our real estate company does business globally. Global One gives me a place to cultivate international relationships with peers and partners I wouldn't naturally cross paths with from a single U.S. market. This keeps our business connected to the global economy."

    ANDREW REICHERT

    Founder & CEO, Birgo

  • A man wearing snow goggles and a winter jacket smiling outdoors on a snowy day with trees and a ski slope in the background.

    "Global One has changed how I experience the world. My chapter travels with me instead of being tied to a city. I’ve built real relationships across continents, cultures, and religions. I've shared meaningful conversations in living rooms, board rooms, and on screens, and felt genuinely connected no matter where I am. We are global in reach, and deeply personal in relationship."

    DEVLIN FENTON

    CEO, Arch Engineers

  • A woman smiling on a balcony with a cityscape in the background at sunset.

    "What surprised me most about Global One wasn’t how diverse it is, but how much members genuinely care. This isn’t a surface-level network—it’s a community that shows up. These connections have become real relationships built on trust, vulnerability, and support."

    GLADYS MORAN PAREDES

    Chancellor and CEO, Universidad María Auxiliadora

Core Values

BUILDING A SMALLER WORLD, TOGETHER

At Global One, our values aren’t empty words—it’s how you feel being a part of this community.

They show up in who you meet, how you connect, and what unfolds when the right people come together in the right places. Across cities, cultures, and conversations, these values shape a chapter that is deeply human, globally connected, and constantly in motion.

This is how we build a smaller world, together.

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FOSTER CONNECTIONS

This isn't about collecting contacts or empty transactions. It's about building relationships that matter.

From small group dinners to global gatherings, we design for depth—where trust forms quickly and conversations go further than expected.

Because real connection is where everything starts.

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SPARK SERENDIPITY

The best moments aren't perfectly planned—they happen.

A conversation that changes your perspective. A dinner that turns into a lifelong friendship. A connection made halfway across the world that somehow feels like home.

We create the conditions. The magic is what happens when we come together.

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EMBRACE DIVERSITY

Different perspectives aren't a feature—they're the whole point of this chapter.

Our chapter spans cultures, industries, geographies, languages, and lived experiences. That diversity creates richer conversations, sharper thinking, and a broader view of what's possible.

The world feels smaller when you truly understand it.

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CHALLENGE LIMITS

Growth doesn't happen in the comfortable middle.

We lean into experiences that stretch thinking, test assumptions, and open new paths—personally and professionally.

Because the right challenge, in the right room, changes everything.

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ELEVATE EXPERIENCES

Details matter. Energy matters. Who's in the room matters most.

From intimate dinners to global retreats, we design experiences that feel intentional, immersive, and unforgettable.

Not just events you attend—moments you carry with you.

Join us

THE JOURNEY ONLY STARTS WHEN YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Learn more about how core values shape the Global One experience. Apply for membership and begin the conversation that will change your YPO journey.