Right now, Arena members are receiving three curated introductions to industry leaders across sports, media, and entertainment every Monday morning.
They're not searching for them or having to sift through inbound DMs. They open Arena, see exactly who they've been introduced to and why, and decide if the conversation is worth having. That's it. The whole thing takes about five mins.
Deadline: Aug 14 (limited spots).
Here's how it works on the inside of Arena.
It starts with your profile. You share your role, goals, and the kinds of people you want to meet. This is what drives every introduction you receive, so the more specific you are, the better your matches get.
Every week, you get three curated introductions by Arena.
You see who they are, what they do, what their goals are and how they’re open to collabing with others (ie. open to partnering, offering speaking engagements) - and all this happens before either of you decide to connect. If it's a mutual match, one click and you're scheduling a conversation. If not, no pressure. Three more arrive next week.
Over time, those convos compound. The match you make in month one is still paying off in year two. And because every member is vetted — manager to C-Suite level across sports, media, and entertainment — the quality of those relationships stays high.
But intros aren't all that happens inside Arena.
Members also get curated access to events happening around the moments where this industry gathers — Oscars, Super Bowl, SXSW, and more — plus member-only gatherings throughout the year.
If you're accepted into Arena’s Summer Cohort, here's what your first month looks like:
→ Aug 24 — New Member Orientation + Member Mixer
→ Aug 24 (and every Monday after) — Three curated introductions arrive
→ Aug 31 — Match Management Workshop
→ Sept 9 — Summer Graduation + What's Next Briefing
After Graduation, you'll have access to the full Arena network, industry events, and rooms that extend well beyond this cohort.
The cohort is your way in. What comes after is everything.
Arena is intentionally curated so that every introduction is meaningful. If this sounds like the kind of network in sports, media & entertainment you've been looking for, the Summer Cohort application window is open now.
Applications close Aug 14 with limited spots available.
— Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz | Arena Founders