Empowering Longer Careers along the Longer Lifespan


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CIRKEL Up connects professionals across ages and career stages for mutual growth and two-way mentorship.

Every month, members are connected through intentional, impactful 1:1 introductions. These curated connections help professionals of all ages find career support, learn new skills, stay relevant, and increase their competitiveness in the job market.

CIRKEL Up is a members-only community. We accept new members by application only.


Membership Includes:

Thoughtful Introductions

On the 1st of every month, receive a curated 1:1 introduction to a relevant member from a different generation. Each introduction is customized to you and your goals. With each introduction, we provide an explanation of why we’re making the match and how each member benefits the other so everyone can make the most of the meeting.

 

Meaningful Connections

Our white glove service includes a face-to-face onboarding process, custom bios for each member written by us, and meeting tips, tools, and guidelines. We help you structure your meetings to build trust and establish the foundations for a meaningful connection.

Continual Learning

Members get free access to all virtual CIRKEL events as well as members-only gatherings that help you learn new skills, meet interesting professionals, and broaden your perspective. You also gain exclusive access to CIRKEL’s library of workshops and networking resources.

 

Annual: $22/mo | Monthly: $55/mo (with 50% off 1st month)


✨CIRKEL Magic: How We Match✨

It's pretty simple: we care.

And we care beyond your job title or company; we take the time to find out who you are and who you want to be. After getting to know you through a one-on-one interview, we hand pick each new introduction for you because we’re committed to your personal and professional growth. Networking is exhausting and cold emails are rarely effective, so let us do the work for you. 

And we're there for you every step of the way. You won't need to spend hours digging through our website to find a contact email. From the moment you apply to CIRKEL Up, you'll be introduced to real humans who are happy to help. 


CIRKEL Up Changes Lives and Careers

Stories from current members on the impact of CIRKEL.

What Our Members are Saying:

All the matches have been extremely thoughtful and now I have a community of accomplished, kind and experienced humans behind me.
— Angela, Millennial
We’re not just making a ‘professional connection’, we’re connecting on a human level. It’s a chance to discover common ground that you would never otherwise suspect in someone. This is what sets CIRKEL Up apart from other networking services.
— Jothan, Gen X
At different points in a life’s journey, we are connected to the world in different ways. Depending how old we are, we represent different resources, perspectives, skills, and knowledge. CIRKEL presents the opportunity to leverage these differences.
— Stuart, Baby Boomer

Ready to level up your career?

Annual: $22/mo | Monthly: $55/mo (with 50% off 1st month)


Featured Members

Apply for membership for a chance to be introduced to one of these accomplished members

Adell BrownAgricultural economist, NGO advisor, & intergenerational community organizer

Adell Brown

Agricultural economist, NGO advisor, & intergenerational community organizer

Danika Cleary LaszukGeneral Manager of Betaworks Camp & former Product Manager for the iPod and iPhone releases

Danika Cleary Laszuk

General Manager of Betaworks Camp & former Product Manager for the iPod and iPhone releases

Pat DagleCreative Director & Graphic Designer with clients including RCA Records and Sony Music

Pat Dagle

Creative Director & Graphic Designer with clients including RCA Records and Sony Music

Diane di CostanzoVP, Editorial Director at Meredith Corp & non-fiction writer

Diane di Costanzo

VP, Editorial Director at Meredith Corp & non-fiction writer

Ruth WoodenFormer President of the Ad Council & Encore.org Board member

Ruth Wooden

Former President of the Ad Council & Encore.org Board member

Sang H. ChoCo-Founder, KAI Media & former Chief Strategy Officer at CJ E&M America

Sang H. Cho

Co-Founder, KAI Media & former Chief Strategy Officer at CJ E&M America

Ya Chin ChangVisual Artist, former Digital Strategy & On-Air Talent at NBA

Ya Chin Chang

Visual Artist, former Digital Strategy & On-Air Talent at NBA

Gale McFarlaneCo-Host of the podcast “Our Narratives” & Marketing at Disney+

Gale McFarlane

Co-Host of the podcast “Our Narratives” & Marketing at Disney+

Annual: $27/mo | Monthly: $55/mo (with 50% off 1st month)


Commitment Asked Of Members

  • Show up on time (don’t flake on your introduction)

  • Be able to ask “how can I help you?”

  • Meet your introduction at least once during the month

  • If we’ve already sent the introduction email, we expect you to make the meeting

  • If you’re not available the next month and would like to pause your membership, let us know the month prior

We Have A Two-Strike Rule.

You get a strike if you:

  • Don’t show up for the scheduled meeting or cancel a scheduled meeting on the same day

  • Aren’t responsive to our emails or the emails of your introduction throughout the month

  • Back out of a meeting once you’ve already been introduced

  • Are rude or disrespectful to another member

Please let us know if your introduction does any of the above. After two strikes, your membership will be suspended.


Questions? Check out our FAQ page.