Flagship In-Person Programs
Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)
- Institutional brand association with the Summit
- On-site presence (stand or hosted experience)
- Sponsored sessions or experiences (curated breakfast, dinner, special experience)
- Logo in welcome materials and swag
- Brand visibility in pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications
Stanford Entrepreneurship Program
- Institutional association with the program
- Logo on program recognition/sponsor materials
- Recognition across program communications
- Potential sponsorship of specific experiences (subject to approval)
Entrepreneurs Meet Up Around the World
- Sponsor individual or multiple Meet Ups (Plat: 15, Gold: 10, Silver: 5, Bronze: 2)
- Host events at sponsor offices
- Support speakers or experiences
- Logo in all Meet Up communications and on-site materials
- Local brand association (no direct selling)
Year-Round Digital Programs
Entrepreneurship Academy
- Institutional brand presence within the platform
- Recognition associated with Academy programs
- Alignment with learning-oriented initiatives (no promotional content)
Entrepreneurs Needs & Leads
- Institutional acknowledgment only
- No selling, pitching, or data capture
YPO Confidential Podcast
- Season or episode-level sponsorship
- Institutional recognition within episodes (opening/closing)
- Tiered: Platinum = all episodes; Gold = defined number; Silver = limited
YPO Lives
- Institutional session sponsorship
- Opening and/or closing acknowledgment
- Optional co-created series (e.g., 3-session series with sponsor SMEs)
Entrepreneurship Directory
- Branded presence within the Directory
- Recognition aligned with sponsor tier
- No direct selling or outbound contact
Communication Channels
YPO Connect, Program Communications & EN Newsletter
- Rotational institutional placements on YPO Connect (tier-calibrated prominence)
- Inclusion on Network Sponsors page with tier designation
- Sponsor logo/recognition in program-specific emails and Connect posts
- Monthly newsletter recognition in designated sponsor sections
Custom Initiatives (Platinum & Gold only)
Co-Created & Curated Experiences
- Co-created virtual learning series with sponsor subject-matter experts
- Curated breakfast, dinner, or special experience at GES or Stanford
- Hosted Meet Up at sponsor offices
- Sponsor-supported YPO Lives series
Tier Allocation
| Asset | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Recognition | Premium | Regular | Included | Included |
| YPO Connect | Premium rotational | Gold rotational | Silver rotational | Bronze designated |
| Newsletter | Featured, higher freq. | Gold-calibrated | Shared section | Consolidated |
| GES | Logo + sessions | Logo + support | -- | -- |
| Stanford | Logo + experiences | Logo on materials | Logo on materials | -- |
| Meet Ups | Up to 15 | Up to 10 | Up to 5 | Up to 2 |
| Podcast | All episodes | Defined number | Limited | -- |
| Directory | Prominent | Gold branding | Silver branding | Standard |
| Academy / Lives | Acknowledgment | Select programs | -- | -- |
| Custom Initiatives | Yes | Limited | -- | -- |
Excluded from sponsorship: Entrepreneurship Forums (confidential peer groups), WhatsApp channels, and any confidential or closed peer-group format.