A selective, merit-based review process for exceptional entrepreneurs and angel investors
"The Club is not for everyone. It is for those who have proven themselves in the arena—founders who have built, scaled, and led; investors who have backed vision with capital and wisdom. We seek individuals who understand that true success is measured not just in returns, but in impact, integrity, and the legacy we leave behind."
"If you meet our criteria, you are not just joining a network—you are entering a brotherhood of the world's most ambitious minds. Welcome to the inner circle."
Jay Dengle
Founder, SSOAI
Membership in the Club is granted through a selective, merit-based review process. The Club admits Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors under separate qualification tracks, each with defined eligibility standards. Admission is limited and competitive.
Applicants applying under the Entrepreneur Track must meet all of the following criteria:
The applicant must be a founder, co-founder, CEO, or senior executive with primary decision-making authority in an operating business.
The company must be active and operating, with documented business activity such as:
Evidence of business performance, including at least one of the following:
The applicant must demonstrate recognition as a business leader through:
The applicant must show measurable impact, such as:
Admission requires nomination or endorsement by:
Applicants applying under the Angel Investor Track must meet all of the following criteria:
The applicant must be an active private investor making personal equity investments in early-stage or growth-stage companies.
Applicants must demonstrate a documented track record, such as:
Evidence of meaningful financial commitment, including:
The applicant must provide value beyond capital, such as:
Recognition as an investor or business leader demonstrated by:
Admission requires nomination or endorsement by:
Applicable to all applicants
The Club maintains a capped membership and admits only a limited number of new members annually.
Admission is based solely on professional qualifications and documented achievements. Membership fees, if any, do not influence admission decisions.
Applicants must demonstrate professional integrity and ethical business practices.
All applications are reviewed by a designated Membership or Advisory Committee and approved through a documented selection process.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to join the world's most exclusive network of entrepreneurs and investors, submit your application today.
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