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1998

Established In

15+

Charter Members

1000+

Subscribers

40+

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Our OPEN History

Founded in 1998 in Boston, OPEN has grown to 14 chapters in some of the world’s most dynamic hubs of entrepreneurship — from Silicon Valley to New York to London to Islamabad. OPEN’s membership boasts leading entrepreneurs, business leaders and corporate professionals. OPEN provides a gateway to rewarding connections and accessibility to influential members in our community. ​OPEN Boston is a voluntary not-for-profit association dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and professional excellence within diaspora communities in the Boston area. OPEN provides a platform for entrepreneurs and professionals to connect, network, collaborate, mentor and support each other, helping countless in their entrepreneurial journeys. Our members include professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, scientists, social leaders, academics, and students.

Meet Our President


Welcome to OPEN Boston - the founding chapter of the Global OPEN organization! For over 20 years, we have been a leading networking platform for both professionals and entrepreneurs - regardless of your industry, role or experience. We have some really exciting events planned for this year - including some virtual fireside chats with seasoned professionals leading up to our large annual event with prominent executives (and great food) once we are able to get back together in person.

OPEN Boston continues to advance its mission of promoting entrepreneurship, leadership, networking and professional development. Our members include tech entrepreneurs, senior corporate executives, health care professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.

Whether it is around mentorship, professional development for entrepreneurs or professionals, networking for executive and business-owners, fundraising for startups or serving as a network of advisors with a wide range of skills and expertise, OPEN Boston is here to provide the platform to do so.

Join our network and build your connections and relationships into this dynamic community of ambitious and successful business leaders, business owners, professionals and rising stars. Let’s grow together!


- Fariha Chaudry, President, OPEN Boston

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