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Forbes Technology Council Is A Vetted Professional Organization For Senior-Level Technology Executives

Who is Forbes Technology Council for?

Members of Forbes Technology Council are respected technology leaders selected for the Council for their depth and diversity of experience.

To qualify, you must be a senior-level technology executive and your company must generate at least $1,000,000 USD in annual revenue, or have received $1,000,000 USD in funding to date.

Eligible applicants are vetted by our selection committee, and if approved, are invited to select and purchase a membership package.

Examples of Forbes Technology Council members include founders, partners, and CEOs of technology companies, C-level technology executives such as CTOs and CIOs, and VPs of technology teams.

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Why Join Forbes Technology Council

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Be Recognized As An Expert

Our platform allows you to easily share your technology expertise through quick, concise quotes using our mobile app or web portal via Expert Panels. Members can select questions they have a unique perspective on and provide a response in under 400 characters. Then, the most apt responses are curated by our editorial team and distilled into a single piece.

Expert Panels are the ideal path to increasing your visibility while balancing a demanding schedule, and all include your name, company name, and link to your Executive Profile.

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Publishing Bylined Articles on Forbes.com

Forbes Technology Council members can submit bylined articles to be published on Forbes.com, each piece is edited collaboratively with our team of expert editors to meet the publication’s guidelines.  Articles are published on Forbes.com and syndicated across our social media channels, select pieces get extra promotion in our Tech Pulse newsletter.

Articles feature your headshot and bio. You’ll also receive an author page on Forbes.com which includes your headshot, name, short-form bio, and a link to your full Executive Profile.

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Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com

Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com is optimized to be search-friendly, affirming your credibility as a technology leader. Profiles include your headshot, professional bio, company description, links to your social media and website, and all of the content you’ve been featured in on Forbes.com.

You’ll also receive an assortment of badging options for use on social media and business websites, highlighting your status as a Forbes Technology Council member.

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Forbes Technology Council gives us credibility inside our industry and with customers. It helps distinguish us from the competition.

Carlos Melendez

COO and Co-Founder, Wovenware

Additional Benefits for Forbes Councils Members

Connect, Learn, and Grow With Your Peers

Through our member portal and mobile app, you’ll be able to connect with a network of like-minded, successful entrepreneurs. As a member, you’ll be able to message others directly, share insights, pose questions, and participate in council-wide and group conversations.

With exclusive access to other technology leaders, the opportunities for business development and strategic partnerships are plenty.

Our members are committed to a lifetime of learning and growth. We host regular virtual events, led by a broad range of experts on the topics most relevant to you and your work, providing you you the breadth of information required to address dynamic, real-time technology challenges.

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Interactive Groups

Within our exclusive member app, you’ll be able to join and create Groups — where you can connect, ask and answer questions, and start conversations with members of similar interests and industries.

Member Badges

As a member, you’ll have access to Forbes Councils badges, email signatures, social graphics, and press release templates. We make it easy for you to share your affiliation with the Forbes community.

Virtual Events

Be inspired by experts at virtual live events and in interactive member-led Groups. Our private events are hosted by industry experts in a variety of fields to address today’s critical issues.

Mobile App

Stay updated on the go with the Forbes Councils mobile app available on iOS and Android making it easy to participate in Expert Panels and connect with other members.

EXEC Benefits Program

You’ll receive complimentary access to EXEC, a curated hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program designed to improve the lives of busy executives.

Private Business Coaching

Available for an additional cost, you can get matched with a certified coach, who will guide you and your company to reach your highest professional and business goals.

Dedicated Member Support Team

At the core of the Forbes Councils experience is our member support team. Our team is dedicated to helping you get the most of your membership and resources.

Complimentary Strategy Session

Qualified members receive access to a free 30-minute strategy session with a premium business coach to help you discover hidden profit drivers and hone your focus.

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Forbes Tech Council Members

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I think Forbes Councils really helps from a leadership perspective and with our branding. It shows that we’re a force to be reckoned with.

Michelle Drolet

CEO, Towerwall

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When people hear I’m part of Forbes Councils and that we have content there, they’re more eager to read it, and that adds credibility to the business.

Francis Dinha

CEO, OpenVPN

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Forbes Technology Council gives me the opportunity to extend my reach as a thought leader in the security industry. It’s an incredible platform.

Caroline Wong

Chief Strategy Officer, Cobalt.io

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Forbes Technology Council gives us credibility inside our industry and with customers. It helps distinguish us from the competition.

Carlos Melendez

COO and Co-Founder, Wovenware

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We try to take as much advantage of Forbes Councils publishing opportunities as we can because it is vital to our growth as a company.

Chalmers Brown

CTO, Due

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I think [Forbes Technology Councill acts as an amplifier. It helps me build my credibility and my persona and makes me want to research topics more deeply.

Carlo Brayda

Chairman, Tortora Brayda Institute

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The thought leadership positioning [through Expert Panels] has been immense. It's generated friendships, new conversations, expanded my network, and helped with new business leads that end up becoming long term clients.

Marc Fischer

Co-Founder & CEO, Dogtown Media LLC

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The visibility and credibility that come with being a Forbes Councils member have opened doors for me and my company. Clients now see us not just as a service provider, but as an industry leader. This has given us the momentum to take on bigger projects that can make a real difference in the world.

Margarita Simonova

Founder and CEO, ILoveMyQA

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Forbes [Councils] gives me additional credibility and helps with my personal branding.

Elaine Montilla

Chief Technology Officer, Pearson