The community for tech’s deepest thinkers.
No one triumphs alone. Find your next co-founder, friend, or investor in our curated, members-only community. Learn alongside CEOs, VC partners, and fund managers.
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The community for tech’s deepest thinkers.
No one triumphs alone. Find your next co-founder, friend, or investor in our curated, members-only community. Learn alongside CEOs, VC partners, and fund managers.
Hello there, curious mind
Whether you know it or not, you’ve stumbled across The Generalist’s hidden home. It’s a place that’s been called “one of the highest quality communities on the internet,” “an absurdly high-caliber braintrust,” and “web3’s best kept secret.”
What members can expect
Valuable
connections
We want every member of the community to forge meaningful connections that steepen the trajectory of their professional lives. To make that happen, we study every member’s background, expertise, and interests so we can make curated introductions. Every month, you’re invited to participate in this tailored matchmaking. Think of it as a source of carefully-planned serendipity.
Insightful
conversations
We believe that great discourse widens our horizons and sharpens our ideas. As part of our community, you’re encouraged to jump into discussions about the most interesting topics in the tech world, whether that’s a new crypto project, a provocative investing thesis, or an intriguing growth company. All of these discussions are hosted on an intuitive, asynchronous platform that's respectful of your time and sanity.
Expert
talks
Much of our most important learning happens after we leave school. That’s particularly true in tech given the rapid rate of change. For members that never want to stop learning and improving, we host regular talks with tech’s most interesting and impressive practitioners. It’s an enduring curriculum, designed to help you think better and capitalize on change.
Impactful
investments
The best opportunities visit those with prepared minds. By learning and connecting with tech’s deepest thinkers and most ambitious builders, you’ll be exposed to investment opportunities that might not surface elsewhere. Whether investing is your life’s work or simply a passion project, you’ll have the chance to actively improve the craft.
A unique home
I came here for the great research and writing but stay here and continue to engage because of the community.
It’s hard to say if The Generalist is a social network of the sharpest business minds or a professional network of the nicest and most values-driven people in tech. Of course, it’s both—as well as a kind of intellectual incubator for anyone looking to create and grow businesses.
1 year later and I'm en route to ETH Denver to meet up with friends that I made through The Generalist / Mario. Joining The Generalist has provided life changing ROI. I've learned a ton, been exposed to incredible ideas, and met phenomenal new people.
The Generalist community has enriched my life, both personally & professionally. I’ve never seen another forum curate such a thoughtful, fun, and forward-thinking group of humans.
Invest in your future
Join tech’s deepest thinkers with a yearly investment in your learning and professional network
Annual
- Participate in monthly curated introductions to expand your professional network and build valuable connections
- Attend expert talks with tech’s most impressive practitioners
- Meet members at IRL hangouts around the world
- Jump into discussions and get feedback on all things tech and VC
- Comment on posts in Substack and join the community
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Our process
We take building this community seriously and aim for membership to be maximally valuable. To do so, we ask every incoming member to complete an application sharing interests and goals. Here’s what the process looks like:
Reserve your place
By processing your payment, you’ll reserve your place in the community. If you aren’t accepted, no worries — you will get a full, prompt refund.
Receive the application
Once your payment has been received, you’ll get an email from The Generalist with details about our private application.
Share your interests
The application takes about 20 minutes to complete. It’s a chance to share your passions with us. We look for thoughtful, inquisitive people.
Submit
Once you’re done, just hit submit. We review every application carefully to make sure there’s a good fit on both sides. It takes us about 3 days to process.
Welcome. Hooray!
We email to let you know we think we’re a great match. You’ll get super-secret instructions about how to join your new community. If for some reason we don’t think we’re a fit, we’ll let you know why and issue a full refund. You can add to your application any time to be reconsidered.
The values that define us
Have questions?
If your question isn’t covered here, you can drop us a line at hey@readthegeneralist.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Why is there an application?
No single community works for everyone. This one is focused on being extremely valuable to the most thoughtful people building a career in tech. That includes investors, founders, operators, and researchers. Though we assess every application on its merits, we’re less of a fit for those at the very beginning of their careers or without a demonstrated interest in tech. An application helps us make sure there’s a good match on both sides.
Why is membership yearly?
This is a home for people that want to build meaningful, long lasting relationships. Monthly memberships run counter to our value of “Playing the long game.”
What happens if I’m not accepted?
You’ll be refunded fully. There’s no financial risk in reserving your spot. You’re also welcome to add information to your application if you think we should reconsider.
Once I’ve submitted my application, how long will it take to hear back?
It usually takes us 3 business days. We’re a small team though, so don’t worry if it takes a few extra days. If you haven’t heard back from us within a week, check your spam folder. If nothing’s gotten stuck, then shoot us a note at hey@readthegeneralist.com.
Can I expense my membership?
There's a good chance. The Generalist’s community is designed to make you smarter, more thoughtful, and better-connected. It's particularly well-suited to those working in tech or finance.
Do you have group memberships?
We do. Feel free to reach out to hey@readthegeneralist.com to bring your team onboard. As a note, each member of your group will still fill out a personal application. It’s an important part of how we get to know our members.
If I sign up as a paying member but choose not to join the community, are there any other benefits I can expect?
If you don’t plan to join the community, you’ll still receive benefits from being a member. Specifically, you’ll be able to access members-only events (these will be made available to all paying members, regardless of whether or not you are in the community), as well as special perks from time to time. An example of the latter is the recent Philosophical Foxes drop: paying members received an advantage whether they were in the community or not.
Have questions?
If your question isn’t covered here, you can drop us a line at hey@readthegeneralist.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Why is there an application?
No single community works for everyone. This one is focused on being extremely valuable to the most thoughtful people building a career in tech. That includes investors, founders, operators, and researchers. Though we assess every application on its merits, we’re less of a fit for those at the very beginning of their careers or without a demonstrated interest in tech. An application helps us make sure there’s a good match on both sides.
Why is membership yearly?
This is a home for people that want to build meaningful, long lasting relationships. Monthly memberships run counter to our value of “Playing the long game.”
What happens if I’m not accepted?
You’ll be refunded fully. There’s no financial risk in reserving your spot. You’re also welcome to add information to your application if you think we should reconsider.
Once I’ve submitted my application, how long will it take to hear back?
It usually takes us 3 business days. We’re a small team though, so don’t worry if it takes a little longer. If you haven’t heard back from us within a week, check your spam folder. If nothing’s gotten stuck, then shoot us a note at hey@readthegeneralist.com.
Can I expense my membership?
There's a good chance. The Generalist’s community is designed to make you smarter, more thoughtful, and better-connected. It's particularly well-suited to those working in tech or finance.
Do you have group memberships?
We do. Feel free to reach out to hey@readthegeneralist.com to bring your team onboard. As a note, each member of your group will still fill out a personal application. It’s an important part of how we get to know our members.
If I sign up as a paying member but choose not to join the community, are there any other benefits I can expect?
If you don’t plan to join the community, you’ll still receive benefits from being a member. Specifically, you’ll be able to access members-only events (these will be made available to all paying members, regardless of whether or not you are in the community), as well as special perks from time to time. An example of the latter is the recent Philosophical Foxes drop: paying members received an advantage whether they were in the community or not.