The Society
A free, hand-vetted community of 2,400+ entrepreneurs from 18+ countries — connecting daily to close deals, share wins, and grow together.
How It Works
Joining The Society is simple — but not automatic. Every member is hand-vetted to protect the quality of the community.
Apply
Submit a short application so we can understand your background, business, and goals. Every applicant is reviewed personally.
Get Vetted
Our team reviews your application within 48 hours. We look for action-takers who are committed to growth and contribution.
Join the Groups
Once approved, you receive direct access to our private WhatsApp and Telegram groups — active 24/7 with real conversations.
Grow Together
Share wins, close deals, exchange referrals, and tap into a global network of vetted entrepreneurs who want to see you succeed.
Built from frustration. Grown through trust.
In 2019, Michael Harte Jr. was scaling his business and found himself surrounded by noise — paid masterminds full of spectators, Facebook groups flooded with spam, and "communities" that were really just funnels in disguise. What he needed was a small, tight-knit group of serious operators who would share real numbers, make real introductions, and hold each other accountable without the politics.
So he built it himself. He started with 12 people he personally knew and trusted. No application form, no landing page — just a WhatsApp group and a simple rule: contribute or leave. Within six months, those 12 had referred 80 more. Within a year, the group had grown to 400 members across 9 countries, entirely by word of mouth.
Today, The Society has 2,400+ vetted members from 18+ countries. It is still free. It is still hand-vetted. And the original rule still stands. The community has facilitated millions in deals, hundreds of co-founder matches, and thousands of referrals — not because of any algorithm or growth hack, but because every single member was chosen for their character, not just their credentials.
This is not a course. It is not a mastermind. It is not a funnel. It is a community of people who are genuinely invested in each other's success — and that is the rarest thing in business.
"I didn't build The Society to be big. I built it to be real. The size is just what happens when you get the culture right."
— Michael Harte Jr., Founder of The Society
Real Results from Real Members
These are not testimonials written for a sales page. These are messages pulled directly from our WhatsApp and Telegram groups.
Sarah Chen
E-commerce Founder
Closed a $45K wholesale deal through a direct referral from a Society member within her first 3 weeks.
Marcus Johnson
SaaS Founder
Found his technical co-founder in The Society. Launched their SaaS product and hit $12K MRR in the first month.
Vikram Kumar
Agency Owner
Scaled his agency from $5K to $50K MRR using strategies, introductions, and accountability from the group.
Alex Thompson
Consultant
Received three warm client introductions from members in his first 30 days — no cold outreach required.
Elena Rodriguez
Course Creator
Shared her SEO framework with the group, got feedback, refined it, and scaled to 50K monthly organic visitors.
David Park
SaaS Founder
Launched his SaaS product to The Society first. Got his first 10 paying customers before any public launch.
Members Across Industries
Our community spans diverse business models and industries, creating rich cross-pollination of ideas and opportunities.
Members Across 2+ Countries
A truly global network of vetted entrepreneurs — connecting daily across every major continent.
Connect with Vetted Entrepreneurs
Every member is hand-vetted and brings unique expertise to the community. Here's a preview of who you'll connect with.
Kim-Li Chen
E-commerce Founder
Rodney Johnson
SaaS Founder
Elena Rodriguez
Agency Owner
David Roderick
Business Consultant
Sharma Johnny
Course Creator
Alex Thompson
Real Estate Investor
Full Directory Access for Members Only
Get approved to unlock the complete member directory with 2,400+ vetted entrepreneurs, searchable by industry, location, and expertise.
See What's Happening Right Now
Real messages from our WhatsApp and Telegram groups. This is what daily engagement looks like.
Can anyone intro me to a good fractional CFO? Scaling fast and need financial guidance.
Just launched my SaaS product! First 10 customers came from this group. Thank you!
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Only 35 spots remaining this month
We limit monthly approvals to maintain the quality and culture of the community. Once spots are filled, the next batch opens next month.
Request Your Membership
Applications are reviewed personally. We approve members based on character, commitment, and alignment with our values — not just credentials.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before applying.
Yes — completely free. There are no membership fees, no hidden charges, and no upsells inside the community. The Society has always been free and will remain free. The only cost is the quality of your application.
We look for entrepreneurs who are action-oriented, generous with their knowledge, and genuinely invested in others' success. We do not require a minimum revenue threshold — we have approved pre-revenue founders and $1M+ operators alike. What matters is your mindset and your commitment to contribute.
Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours. During high-volume periods it may take up to 72 hours. You will receive a direct message with your approval status and next steps.
Once approved, you will receive direct links to our private WhatsApp and Telegram groups. You will also receive a short onboarding message explaining community norms, how to introduce yourself, and how to get the most out of your membership from day one.
Yes. Members who spam, self-promote without contributing, or violate community norms are removed without warning. We take the quality of the community seriously and enforce standards consistently — regardless of who you are.
Neither. The Society is a peer community — not a program, not a course, and not a mastermind with a curriculum. There are no calls, no assignments, and no structured content. It is a living, breathing group of entrepreneurs who support each other daily through conversation, referrals, and shared resources.
We operate across both WhatsApp and Telegram. Approved members receive access to both. Some members prefer one over the other — both are equally active and monitored.