Built by hand. Bound by trust.
A circle of twelve who build revenue and bring products to market, gathered for mutual improvement.
LeatherApron · Est. MMXXVI · After the Junto of 1727
In 1727, Benjamin Franklin gathered twelve tradesmen and merchants in Philadelphia. They called themselves the Junto. Their friends called them the Leather Apron Club, for the aprons working men wore.
They met every Friday to debate questions of business, morals, and public life. Each member was expected to bring something: an idea, a question, a helping hand.
From those Friday meetings came the first subscription library in America, a fire company, a hospital, and a university. Small room. Long shadow.
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What we know, what we have tried, and what it cost us — offered plainly to the circle.
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Each member's reach grows by the reach of eleven others, and their judgment by eleven more minds.
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Deals, hires, and partnerships follow naturally where trust has already been built.
The Junto kept its circle small on purpose. So do we. Each seat is held by a practitioner, admitted by the Founders, for as long as they contribute.
2 of 12 seats held
Made something that did not exist before, and stood behind it.
Owned a quota, a pipeline, or a P&L — and answered for it.
Brought a product to market and faced what the market said back.
Has a record of lifting people who could offer nothing in return.
Every nomination is read by the Founders. If the circle is right, you will hear from us personally.
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