Upstream­

Upstream is, bar none, the best networking app since the early days of LinkedIn. Whether you’re an entry or mid-level employee, an investor, an exec, a gig worker or the founder or CEO of any company, there are great communities on Upstream for you. I participate in eight of them and just founded my own community. I meet great new colleagues at every online event I attend. If you don’t join, you’re doing yourself a disservice.

I joined this app excited to find a professional community but I honestly don’t get the point of the app. It’s just a bunch of “rooms” you request access to and then people just ask for intros/advice. It’s like a Twitter for questions but most of the time people don’t respond. Why would I scroll through a bunch of strangers’ questions in my free time? Bottomline there’s not a lot of community-building, it feels like it’s more of a transactional space. Only nice thing is that there are office hours but that’s about it.

Upstream is the best networking resource I have encountered. It’s a very powerful professional networking platform and I am so excited to see what the future holds for this company. It’s going to reach such high heights. Watch this space.

The BEST way to learn from experts AND build real, strong, values-aligned relationships with people who are genuinely are looking for ways they can support each other.

Upstream is the best professional networking experience I’ve had. Connections are more genuine, productive, and personal, and the product itself is clean and easy to use.

Upstream is the most helpful place to be online, full stop. The platform has fostered an environment where communities are supported as accessible, inclusive spaces and the events are the best use of your time minute for minute than anywhere else I’ve seen.

This is what LinkedIn wishes it was. It’s been such a godsend for networking in this isolated period! Love the communities and so excited about the future of Upstream!

The best app to meet people and create your community!

Upstream is such a great resource. It makes networking fun and has allowed me to meet fascinating people who have become friends & collaborators. The community on Upstream is positive, warm and eager to help when I ask for advice. Cannot recommend it enough!

Upstream is an incredible app for genuine connection. It is wonderful to be a part of the joy soldier community on upstream. I highly recommend upstream for anyone who is looking to grow community, engage in meaningful conversation, and make professional connections!