Hey! Adriene here, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Arena.
We just wrapped our live Info Session and I wanted to share a few things while they're fresh, whether you were in the room or not.
The biggest question that came up was “Is this actually different from other networks in sports, media & entertainment?”
Here's what I told them.
Most networks give you access like a directory, a Slack group, maybe an event a few times a year. Arena does something fundamentally different. We make the introduction for you. More specifically, three curated introductions every week based on your goals, your role, and who you'd actually benefit from knowing. No other network in this industry does that. Every week. For every member.
The other thing that resonated (and I think this matters if you're reading this) is how little time it takes. Five minutes a week. No feed to scroll. Just introductions that are intentional and meaningful, built around where you're actually trying to go.
And then there are the events. We're hosting curated member experiences happening around the moments this industry actually cares about — WNBA All-Star, the Emmys, AdWeek, SXSW, Super Bowl and more. They're not required. But honestly? They're some of the best rooms in the industry. And they only exist because of the relationships being built inside Arena every week.
But this is what I really want you to know though... timing matters.
If you apply and are accepted into the Spring cohort, here's what you're walking into:
→ May 11: Orientation + New Member Mixer
→ May 18 and every Monday after: Your curated introductions begin
→ May 19: Match Management Workshop
→ June 10: Spring Graduation — this is where you’ll unlock access to the full Arena network, industry events, and rooms beyond the cohort
That's a full cycle of introductions, two workshops, and a network you'll carry with you long after graduation. And all of it starts in less than two weeks...
If you miss this cohort, you miss all of it. The next one won't open until later this year and the relationships, introductions, and access that come with the Spring cohort aren't something you can backdate.
Applications close May 8.
Apply for the Spring cohort → arenatalent.com
If you have questions, reply to this email. We read every one.
— Adriene Bueno, CGO & Co-Founder | Arena