IVY

IVY positions itself as a coaching and learning partner for business leaders, evolving from its original concept as a 'Social University.' Founded in 2011 by Harvard Business School classmates Beri Meric and Philipp Triebel, the company was born from their desire to extend the collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment of their MBA experience into the professional world. Meric, the current CEO, draws from his experiences at Harvard, Brown University, and the Young President's Organization to shape IVY's programs. Triebel, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, shared the vision of creating a lasting community for learning and connection beyond the confines of business school. The company initially launched as a curated, members-only community, organizing over 1,000 exclusive events annually across major U.S. cities, focusing on arts, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

The business has since transitioned to a model primarily targeting CEOs and their teams, aiming to transform organizations into learning hubs. IVY's offerings are structured around corporate and team-based coaching, providing a blend of live and on-demand content. The core product is a digital platform accessible via an app, which delivers daily micro-coaching videos, monthly live mentoring sessions with prominent business figures, and a library of over 300 on-demand learning modules. For teams, IVY designs tailored annual curriculums based on client priorities and facilitates these modules with certified coaches to encourage team bonding and application of learnings. The company also develops custom programs and content for client conferences and events. This B2B model serves a global client base of over 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 business leaders across 130 countries. The firm's revenue is generated through these corporate subscriptions and custom program fees.

Initially operating on a membership fee model with thousands of individual members, IVY has pivoted to focus on organizational development. The company has secured approximately $5.06 million in funding over several rounds, with investors including RiverPark Ventures and Upstage Ventures. This shift reflects a strategic move from a broad consumer-facing social network to a specialized B2B service provider focused on executive and team performance enhancement.

Keywords: executive coaching, leadership development, corporate training, team performance, professional networking, CEO coaching, business leader learning, on-demand mentoring, corporate education, team bonding, professional development platform, executive learning programs, Beri Meric, Philipp Triebel, YPO, corporate learning solutions, virtual coaching, leadership skills, management training, team alignment