As tech professionals progress in their careers and take on senior leadership roles, they face increasingly complex challenges with fewer people to turn to for support and guidance. There comes a point in nearly every successful person’s career where they start to feel isolated. After all, they don’t have the peer support and connections they once did. In fact, according to Harvard Business Review, over 70% of senior leaders experience feelings of isolation, negatively impacting their decision-making and performance. Traditional professional development methods—workshops, courses, networking events—fall short. They offer information but lack the hands-on, peer-driven learning environment that fosters real growth.

We are now in a world where human-centered development and peer connections are not a luxury, but a necessity. It's about empowering leaders to reach their full potential and achieve their most ambitious goals. Yet, too many professionals find themselves in echo chambers, repeating the same strategies because "that's how it's always been done." 

If we don’t address this problem now, the consequences are dire. Leaders will continue to feel isolated, making critical decisions without the support or insight of peers who have faced similar challenges. Career growth will stagnate, and the sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from meaningful connections will only be a dream.

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There’s a better way.

Imagine a world where you can easily connect with top tech professionals, learn directly from their experiences, and achieve your goals through structured peer-learning systems. A place where you’re not just attending another workshop or scrolling through endless online forums, but actively engaging with a curated community that propels you forward.

Welcome to Sidebar.

We started Sidebar because we recognized the critical gap in professional development for senior tech leaders. Our mission is to connect leaders and catalyze their extraordinary success. 

We aim to break down the barriers of isolation and provide a dynamic environment where you can connect, learn, and achieve like never before.

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Why Sidebar?

Sidebar is the only Career Growth Platform that brings together the sharpest professionals in a structured environment, all built on the latest technology. We combine the power of human connection with proven research and science to create a transformative experience.

This is why members love Sidebar: 

• Top-Tier Talent: We meticulously screen and vet every application to ensure you're surrounded by the right people. Connect with tech executives and senior leaders who have faced and solved challenges similar to yours.
• Based on Proven Research & Science: Our program leverages data and the science of applied psychology and peer coaching to facilitate impactful connections. Our research team continually refines the program to meet your evolving needs.
• Built for Connecting & Learning: Sidebar is engineered from the ground up with one goal—connecting leaders to the right peers, experts, and resources at the right time. Our proprietary matching algorithm and intuitive platform bring everything you need into one place to supercharge your career.

We know you're serious about results. That's why we've designed Sidebar to be efficient, impactful, and tailored to your needs.

• Sidebar Circles: Join a group of 8-10 professionals like you, expertly curated and led by an incredible facilitator. Move forward with clarity as you gain validated knowledge, tactical resources, and actionable advice.
• One-on-One Networking: Get matched with impactful peers based on your unique profile—a conversation that could change the trajectory of your career. Focus on growth, not logistics.
• Affinity Groups: Connect within specialized groups based on location, interests, role, and more. Instantly access quality connections with people who share your passions.
• Vetted Community: Become part of a vibrant network of over 1,000 growth-minded senior professionals. Make better decisions with insights from those who've been there before.
• Events: Participate in weekly in-person and virtual events. Learn the skills you need to unlock the next level in your role from curated, high-quality speakers.
• Find an Expert: Get connected directly to a peer in the community with expertise in a desired topic, and we’ll make a warm introduction. 

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“I joined Fanatics with 20 years of retail and e-commerce experience. I thought I knew the space, but it turned out to be the opposite. The impostor syndrome was front and center. Sidebar helped me gain incredible perspective on how to perform this job at this level, and it has been one of the most fruitful investments of my time ever.”

Subha Shetty, VP Product - Fanatics

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It’s Time to Embrace the Future of Career Growth

Growing your career alone is impossible. 

With Sidebar, advancing your career doesn't have to be a journey you embark on by yourself. Our platform is designed to make connecting with the right people not just easy, but inevitable. The setup is seamless—you apply in minutes, and our team takes care of the rest. You'll be expertly matched with peers and resources that align with your goals.

We also have exciting developments on the horizon. Soon, we'll be introducing personalized one-to-one matching functionality, more coaching options to further tailor your experience and evolving programming to help you exceed your career goals.

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“I was at Nike, leading their nike.com and Nike app business. My journey with Nike had been incredible, but I noticed my learning curve was flattening. I realized it might be good to get some other perspectives on what I should do with my career and to guide me through what was next. So, I came to Sidebar.”

Max Harden, Head of Strategy - Instacart 

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Your Next Move

Don't let isolation hinder your growth. Don't settle for average when extraordinary is within reach.

Apply to become a member of Sidebar today and join leaders from Apple, Meta, Google, Shopify, Snowflake, AWS, Salesforce and more. It takes less than four minutes, costs you nothing, and could be the catalyst that propels your career to new heights.

It's time to connect with your peers, learn from their experiences, and achieve your most ambitious goals.

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Join Sidebar—where leaders grow together.

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