Founders Council Application · 12 Seats · Cohort One

A Short Application. A Real Conversation. No Sales Pitch.

You're applying for one of twelve founding seats in the CXO Alliance. This page exists to make sure the council is built with the right twelve operators in it; including, possibly, you.

We read every application personally. If we see a clear fit, you'll hear from us within two business days to schedule a 30-minute conversation. If we don't, we'll tell you that directly, and where we can, point you toward something that is the right fit. Either way, you'll get an honest answer.

What to expect from here.

Step 1

Application Review (within 2 business days)

Two of us read it. We're looking for operator depth, clarity of intent, and whether the math of this program actually works for your situation.

Step 2

A 30-Minute Conversation

Not a sales call. We'll talk about your background, the kind of practice you want to build, and whether this council is the right room for you. You'll do most of the talking. We'll be candid about fit.

Step 3

A Yes, a No, or a "Not Yet"

If it's a yes on both sides, we'll send the founders agreement and a welcome packet the same day. If it's a no, you'll know on the call and we'll tell you why. We won't leave you wondering.

A few things to know before you fill this out.

The application takes about 9 minutes. Don't rush it. The thoughtfulness of the answers matters more than the length.
There is no save-and-return. Block the time, or come back to this page when you have it.
We don't share your application with anyone outside the two of us reading it. Ever.
If you're not sure you're ready, you're probably not; and that's a useful answer. Founders Council cohort two opens later this year at standard pricing.

Twelve seats. Be specific. Be honest. We'll do the same.

Section A — About You

1.Full name

2.Email

3.Mobile

For the call only; we don't add you to any list.

4.LinkedIn URL

5.Where are you based? (City, country)

Section B — Your Operating Background

Section C — What You're Building

10.What do you want the next chapter of your career to look like?

One paragraph. Be honest; "I'm not sure yet" is a valid answer if it's the true one.

11.Do you currently have any advisory or consulting clients?

Yes — one or twoYes — three or moreNo, but I've had them in the pastNo, and I'd be starting from zero

12.If you had a working senior-advisor practice with five clients twelve months from now, what would have to be true for that to feel like a win?

This is the most important question on the application. Take your time.

Section D — Fit and Logistics

I understand that submitting this application is not an offer of admission, and that the Founders Council is limited to twelve operators in the founding cohort.

We'll confirm receipt by email within an hour. A real human reply follows within two business days.

One last note.

We built this application the way we built the program: deliberately, with friction in the right places.

The friction is the point. Twelve seats means we'd rather have a smaller, slower applicant pool of operators who actually read the page than a flood of people who clicked because the headline was clever.

If you submitted this, thank you. We'll be in touch shortly.

If you're still deciding, close the tab, sleep on it, and come back if it's still on your mind tomorrow. That's usually the right signal.

— Karl

Founder, CXO Alliance