Voray

Voray was founded in 2016 by David Olk and Mark Gerson in New York City. Olk, a serial entrepreneur, co-founded the company based on his personal frustration with the inefficiencies of traditional business networking. He envisioned a platform that would facilitate more meaningful professional connections, moving away from large, impersonal mixers towards more intimate, curated gatherings.

The company operates as a B2B marketplace that connects business development, sales, and marketing professionals through a combination of curated live events and a digital community platform. The business model is centered around event sponsorships and providing "business development as a service." Voray organizes high-quality, invite-only events, often in the form of private dinners or focused roundtables, designed to foster authentic relationships among senior-level professionals.

These events provide a valuable channel for sponsors to engage with a targeted audience in a more organic setting than traditional advertising. For attendees, Voray offers a platform for genuine networking and knowledge sharing with peers and potential business partners. The digital component of their service extends these connections beyond the physical events, allowing for ongoing interaction and community building.

Keywords: professional networking, B2B marketplace, event sponsorship, business development, curated events, executive networking, lead generation, digital community, relationship marketing, professional growth