In existence since 1950, YPO offers continued learning opportunities, professional development, and other services geared toward members’ life goals. During their in-person and virtual events, members gather insight from exclusive speakers. They can also join continuous learning programs to adopt new skills.
YPO not only grows members’ professional lives. They also help members maintain healthy family lives. By publishing information regarding effective childrearing strategies, and hosting family-friendly leadership events, YPO emphasizes members’ simultaneous professional success and personal well-being.
To join YPO, candidates must fit multiple criteria. A prospective member must be under 45 years old, and hold the title of CEO, President, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board, Managing Partner, or an equivalent title. Their company must have either 50 full-time employees, or at least 15 full-time employees and a minimum of $2 million annual employee compensation. Further, depending on if they operate a sales, service, or manufacturing company, they must meet different revenue thresholds.