Proximity is the whole point.
FFG Connect is an application-only membership for entrepreneurs, corporate professionals and people working towards the next stage of their careers. Through Let’s Connect, In Conversation, practical sessions and relevant introductions, members build useful relationships, learn from experience and find support for what they are working towards.
Members can take part online and in person, while contributing their own experience and connections.
The right relationships can help you move forward.
A conversation with someone who understands your next challenge can bring a useful perspective, a relevant connection or a clearer next step. Connect brings people together through shared experiences, practical sessions and introductions, giving members opportunities to build relationships over time and contribute to one another’s progress.
There is no right stage to join.
Connect welcomes entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, intrapreneurs, creatives and leaders at different stages of their careers. You may be building a business, developing your career, leading a team or considering a new direction. What matters is your willingness to take part, share your experience and build relationships with others who are working towards their own next steps.
Relationships, shared experience and practical support.
The App
The Connect app helps you stay connected between events. Explore member profiles, message other members, find sessions and book your place. Join in-app audio Rooms to take part in live conversations, ask questions and share experience with fellow members. Share what you are working towards and the experience or connections you can offer, so members can get to know you and support one another.
The Introductions
Let us know who you would like to meet and what you are working towards. The Connect team can help identify relevant connections with fellow members, founders, professionals and potential collaborators. Introductions depend on relevance, availability and both people’s agreement. You can also share your experience and introduce members to people in your own network where there is a useful connection.
The Opportunities
We share selected opportunities from across FFG and our partners when they become available. These may include invitations to conversations, business sessions and partner events, alongside opportunities to learn from experienced professionals. Each opportunity will explain who it is for, how to take part, any limits on places and any additional cost.
The Events
Meet fellow members and learn from founders, professionals, leaders and cultural voices through Let’s Connect and In Conversation. Alongside these conversations, the programme includes practical workshops, co-working sessions, member gatherings and our annual Summer Soirée, with selected dinners and other experiences shared as they are confirmed. Each event listing explains what to expect, whether it is included with membership or has an additional price, and how to book. Places are subject to availability.
Different experience. Shared intent.
Members bring different experiences, perspectives and connections. You may find someone who understands a challenge you are facing, while your own experience could help another member take their next step. By joining conversations, sharing knowledge and making thoughtful introductions, members help build relationships that become more useful over time.
Emma Grede. Idris Elba. Krept. Paul Brunson. Posty. Kate and Rio Ferdinand.
These are some of the founders, leaders and cultural voices who have shared their experiences through FFG conversations. Members have heard about the decisions, setbacks and relationships behind their work, gaining perspectives they can draw on in their own careers and businesses.
Become part of Connect.
The app and audio Rooms
Your membership gives you access to the Connect app, where you can get to know fellow members, message one another and join in-app audio Rooms for live conversations, questions and shared experience.
Dean’s Playbook
Through Dean’s Playbook, members can learn from Dean’s experience and approach to business and leadership.
Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight helps you get to know the people within Connect, their work and the experience they bring.
Events and experiences
The programme includes Let’s Connect, In Conversation, practical workshops, co-working sessions and member gatherings, with opportunities to take part online and in person. We also host our annual Summer Soirée, with booking and pricing details shared when it is announced.
Support and introductions
The Connect team will help you get started, find relevant sessions and request useful introductions, where both people agree. Members can also ask questions, share knowledge and offer practical support to one another, contributing their own experience and connections.
Partner benefits and opportunities
We will share selected partner benefits and opportunities from across FFG when they become available, explaining who they are for and how to take part.
Events and sessions are subject to booking and availability. Some events and experiences have an additional price, and each listing will clearly state whether it is included with membership or show the additional member price before you book.
Annual membership
£699 per year
Saving £81 compared with quarterly membership.
Apply for annual membershipQuarterly membership
£195 every three months
Four payments across the year, totalling £780.
Apply for quarterly membershipGet started
We will welcome you to Connect, help you get started in the app and invite you to a group induction where you can learn about the programme, audio Rooms, Dean’s Playbook and ways to take part.
Find your first connection
We will ask what you are working towards and help you find a relevant first session or conversation. Where there is a suitable connection and both people agree, we will help arrange an introduction.
Check in with us
We will check in during your first month to hear what has been useful, answer your questions and help you decide what to explore next.
Application-only. Open to every career stage.
Tell us about yourself, what you are working towards and how you would like to take part. Our team reviews every application personally and will respond within two working days. We look for ambition and a willingness to contribute, rather than income, seniority or the size of your network.
You do not need to provide card details or make a payment when you apply. If your application is approved, we will email you a secure payment link for your chosen plan. Your membership becomes active once payment is complete.
Who is FFG Connect for?+
FFG Connect welcomes entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, intrapreneurs, creatives and leaders at different career stages. You do not need to own a business or hold a senior role. What matters is your willingness to take part, build useful relationships and share your experience with others.
Do I need to be senior in my career?+
No. Members can join at different stages of their careers. We look at your ambition, what you are working towards and your willingness to contribute, rather than your job title or seniority.
Why do I need to apply for membership?+
The application helps us understand who you are, what you are working towards and how you would like to take part in Connect. Our team reviews each application personally to help build a membership where people can contribute and form useful relationships.
What happens after I apply?+
Our team reviews every application personally, and we will get back to you within two working days. You do not need to provide card details or make a payment when you apply. If your application is approved, we will email you a secure payment link for the membership plan you selected. Your membership becomes active once payment is complete, and we will send you the details to get started.
How much does membership cost, and can I pay quarterly?+
Membership costs £699 when paid annually, or £195 every three months when paid quarterly. You can choose your preferred plan when you apply, and payment is requested after your application has been approved.
Which events are included in my membership?+
The standard Connect programme is included with membership, subject to booking and availability. This includes Let’s Connect, In Conversation, practical workshops, member gatherings and co-working sessions. Some events and experiences have an additional price. Each listing will clearly state whether it is included with membership or show the additional member price before you book. Booking and pricing details for our annual Summer Soirée will be shared when it is announced.
Where do Connect events take place?+
Most in-person events currently take place in London, alongside online sessions and selected events in other locations. We will share the date, time, location or joining details in each event listing so you can check the arrangements before booking.
Take your next step with Connect.
Applications are open. We review each application personally and will get back to you within two working days.