Benefits | Membership
H2's membership offering includes access to our complete member platform and services including the following (see our Platform page for additional information):
- H2 Communities: member affiliation with one (1) local Chapter and up to five (5) global Networks based on operating profile
- H2 Connect: participation on global advisor platform as an Advisor including sponsorship of one (1) nominated qualifying Founder
- H2 Forums: access to local/global Chapter Forums (dinners) and Regional Forums (digital); engagement opportunities as a Session Lead/Speaker
- H2 Global Summit: invite/pass for H2 member VIP participation including +1 Guest invite/pass for a nominated qualifying leader
- H2 Online Community Tools: access to suite of tools including our H2 Network mobile app, H2 Community on WhatsApp, H2 Global Talent Board and H2 OneStop Requests for personalized support/introductions
H2 operates as a global nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code with the mission to connect, educate and support leaders in the global innovation economy to achieve personal growth and professional success. H2 members pay both Chapter and Global dues in one annual membership fee (currently USD 495) to support and participate in the organization’s local, regional and global activities. H2 member companies may choose to reimburse membership fees in support of their executive leadership development initiatives.
Qualifying Profiles
H2's membership consists of entrepreneurs, executives and investors from leading regional startups, global companies and early to growth stage funds in major technology centers worldwide. Qualifying criteria for membership consideration is as follows:
- Founder/CEO: of Series A+ company backed by leading investor(s) - or -
- Regional MD or CxO/VP: at prominent global growth stage MNC or major corporate - or -
- Investor: with leading early to growth stage local, regional or global fund - and -
- Experience: significant operating experience in leadership roles (8+ years)
Membership in H2 is subject to a review and renewal process at the end of every calendar year based on member engagement and/or member circumstances that may change from time to time. Membership renewals and transitions to alumni status will be issued and communicated by Global on the basis of (but not limited to) member expectations as outlined above. In addition, changes in member circumstances (e.g. change in geography or professional profile) or code of conduct violations may trigger a change in or loss of membership status at any time.
Chapters & Regions

![]() NORTH AMERICA |
![]() LATIN AMERICA |
![]() EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA |
![]() ASIA PACIFIC |
CURRENT: BANGALORE | BARCELONA | BEIJING | BERLIN | DELHI | LONDON | MUMBAI | NEW YORK | SAO PAULO | SILICON VALLEY | SHANGHAI | SINGAPORE | TEL AVIV | TOKYO
EXPANSION: AUSTIN | BOGOTA | BUENOS AIRES | CAPE TOWN | DUBAI | HONG KONG | JAKARTA | LOS ANGELES | MEXICO CITY | MIAMI | PARIS | SANTIAGO | SEOUL | STOCKHOLM | SYDNEY | TORONTO
Networks
![]() ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
![]() AUGMENTED REALITY |
![]() BLOCKCHAIN |
![]() CLIMATE |
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![]() CONNECTED DEVICES |
![]() CONSUMER |
![]() DATA & ANALYTICS |
![]() ECOMMERCE |
![]() EDUCATION |
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![]() ENTERPRISE |
![]() FINANCIAL SERVICES |
![]() HEALTH & FITNESS |
![]() HEALTHCARE |
![]() MARKETING |
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![]() MARKETPLACES |
![]() MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT |
![]() MOBILITY |
![]() ON DEMAND |
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![]() REAL ESTATE |
![]() SAAS |
![]() SECURITY |
![]() SOCIAL |
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Membership Opportunities
Membership is H2 is on an invitation-only basis with nominations supported by our Advisory Board as well as H2 members and partners globally. We also invite qualifying individuals to inquire about membership opportunities.
- H2 Member Nomination Form - for current H2 members and partners only
- H2 Member Inquiry Form
Profile information received through nominations and inquiries will be evaluated by our Global team to identify leading candidates, factoring in growth and diversity objectives across our community, ahead of further engagement with prospects including a short 1:1 session with the nominating H2 member.