A private brain trust for serious investors, founders and operators
The Curious Mind Brain Trust is a private community of mid‑ to late‑career investors, founders and senior operators who are curious, kind and deeply connected. It exists for people who want an edge on ideas, capital and how to live well—without groupthink, performative “hustle” or constant noise.
Members use the Brain Trust to:
See around corners on markets, technology and regimes before they show up in consensus narratives.
Tap a trusted hive mind when making important investing, operating and life decisions.
Stay grounded in what actually matters beyond money, status and news cycles.
Who it’s for:
Investors, founders and senior operators typically in their 30s–60s who are already responsible for real capital or P&L.
People who value curiosity and generosity as much as intelligence.
Those who want a confidential space to think aloud with serious peers, not a performative online community.
The three pillars (benefits, not features):
Deals & opportunities flow – co‑investing, co‑founding and capital introductions, plus access to members’ specialist networks when you need to hire, raise, allocate or evaluate.
Thinking partners – people to pressure‑test decisions, refine theses and spot blind spots in your investing, operating and life choices.
Direct access – 1:1 office hours and small salons with Ego and other members, so you are never more than one conversation away from clarity.
Members regularly describe the Brain Trust as their highest‑leverage subscription: a single place to compress research, expand opportunity flow and stay sane while playing long‑term games.
What it looks like in practice:
The Hive Mind (WhatsApp community)
A small number of focused WhatsApp groups covering markets and macro, science and technology, research and reading, book club and trips.
This is where members ask questions, share ideas and get rapid, confidential input from peers who have been there before.
Live calls and dinners
Multiple monthly Zoom gatherings plus in‑person dinners in key cities, with a mix of member‑led sessions and conversations with external thinkers and builders.
These create the kind of long‑term relationships, deal flow and serendipity that are hard to find elsewhere.
Brain Trust Directory
A private, searchable directory of members so you can connect directly for hiring, capital, career moves, specialist expertise or even healthcare recommendations.
Members use it to solve concrete problems quickly and to find new opportunities.
Member Focus updates
A monthly member email highlighting key events, projects and accomplishments across the community, so you always know what is on the collective radar
What members say:
“It’s a smart way to leverage others’ expertise and research in a concentrated way. It saves me time and members proactively send ideas that are helpful to my business.” – Managing Partner & Venture Capitalist
“For me, it is a fantastic resource and I don’t know a better source for unbiased education as an individual investor.” – Senior Developer & Private Investor
“The power of the network, its diversity and the interesting ideas that come with it keep me here. It’s a good source of additional research and challenge.” – Founder & Global Investor
“The balance between investing, learning and mindfulness about how to live well is exceptional.” – Family Office CIO
Who it’s for:
Investors, founders and senior operators typically in their 30s–60s.
People who value curiosity and generosity as much as intelligence.
Those who want a confidential space to think aloud with serious peers.
Membership:
Membership is US$2,999 per year (or US$299 per month) for new members. Places are limited and the community is kept intentionally small to preserve depth, trust and ease of access. Members consistently tell us it is their best return on invested time and money