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YPO

YPO is a hybrid peer-led forum with peer-led. Founded 1950. Chief executives who clear a high revenue and headcount bar and want a large global leadership community with local chapters.

YPO requires USD 16M+ sales (or agency USD 13M / financial institution USD 330M AUM / enterprise value USD 27M), plus 50 FTEs or 15+ FTEs with USD 2.75M payroll. and costs USD 4,790 one-time initiation + USD 4,790 annual global dues; local chapter dues extra and unpublished per year (verified 2026-10-17).

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Fit snapshot

FieldYPO
Formathybrid
Structurepeer-led forum
Facilitationpeer-led
Group sizeChapter forums (exact size varies; not a single published number)
Stage fitGrowth, Late stage
Revenue / capital floorUSD 16M+ sales (or agency USD 13M / financial institution USD 330M AUM / enterprise value USD 27M), plus 50 FTEs or 15+ FTEs with USD 2.75M payroll.
Annual costUSD 4,790 one-time initiation + USD 4,790 annual global dues; local chapter dues extra and unpublished
Application modelapplication
Venture-specificNo

Who it is for

Chief executives who clear a high revenue and headcount bar and want a large global leadership community with local chapters.

Stage fit: Growth, Late stage

Who it is not for

Early-stage or Series A founders below the revenue/headcount bar, or founders who age out of the primary membership path.

How to apply

Application model: application. Under age 45 at join (exceptions on apply form for women to 54 and Black CEOs); top operational leader with full P&L and hire/fire authority.

FAQ

How much does YPO cost?
YPO: USD 4,790 one-time initiation + USD 4,790 annual global dues; local chapter dues extra and unpublished (verified 2026-10-17). Prices are shown verbatim from public sources; nothing is estimated.
What are the requirements for YPO?
YPO: USD 16M+ sales (or agency USD 13M / financial institution USD 330M AUM / enterprise value USD 27M), plus 50 FTEs or 15+ FTEs with USD 2.75M payroll. Under age 45 at join (exceptions on apply form for women to 54 and Black CEOs); top operational leader with full P&L and hire/fire authority.
Who is YPO for?
Chief executives who clear a high revenue and headcount bar and want a large global leadership community with local chapters. Not for: Early-stage or Series A founders below the revenue/headcount bar, or founders who age out of the primary membership path.

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