Founding members play an active governance role, contributing experience, perspective and leadership to establish the standards, principles and culture of the network. This is not a symbolic title. Founders help guide how membership evolves, how standards are set and how trust is protected as the community grows.

Founding status is held by individuals, not companies, ensuring continuity and independence regardless of career moves. Membership is capped to preserve influence, avoid dilution and ensure meaningful contribution rather than scale for scale’s sake.

Founding members are instrumental in building a credible, member-led alternative to traditional industry bodies.