Comparison · 14 material differences
Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle vs Young Entrepreneur Council
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Verified September 2026
Leadership network
Verified September 2026 Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle
Professionals aged 25 to 40 who support the Milken Institute and want access to its conferences and research programmes
Networking organization
Young Entrepreneur Council
Founders, co-founders, CEOs and operators building a company now, screened for fit and contribution rather than a published financial threshold
What the records say
- Maximum age at joining: Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle: Aged 25 to 40; Young Entrepreneur Council: No published maximum age at joining.
- Minimum age: Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle: Aged 25 to 40; Young Entrepreneur Council: No published minimum age.
- Role or title: Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle: No published role or title; Young Entrepreneur Council: "founders, co-founders, CEOs, and builders who are in the arena right now".
- Geographic restriction: Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle: Based in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, or Asia; Young Entrepreneur Council: No published geographic restriction.
- Annual dues: Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle: Not publicly disclosed. The Institute states that admission involves an "Annual tax-deductible contribution" but publishes no amount. Because it is framed as a charitable contribution rather than dues, it may be a minimum rather than a fixed price.; Young Entrepreneur Council: Not publicly disclosed. YEC's membership, application and FAQ pages state that membership is fee-based in effect ("A seat is earned, not bought") but publish no price; cost is discussed after acceptance..
Side by side
| Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle | Young Entrepreneur Council | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Leadership network | Networking organization |
| Founded | Not documented | 2012 (The current YEC About page states the council was founded in 2012. Earlier material and press describe the organisation launching around 2010-2011 under founder Scott Gerber; yec.co itself first appears in the Internet Archive in November 2013.) |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, United States | United States |
| Geographic footprint | Members in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and Asia | Online community with member-hosted dinners and in-person gatherings; no chapters |
| Members | 300as of September 2026 | Not publicly disclosed. YEC does not publish a member count on its current site. |
| Chapters | No chapters; members are grouped by the five regions the Institute names rather than by local branch | No chapters |
| Primary audience | Professionals aged 25 to 40 who support the Milken Institute and want access to its conferences and research programmes | Founders, co-founders, CEOs and operators building a company now, screened for fit and contribution rather than a published financial threshold |
| Typical member | Members are described as intellectually curious, motivated and philanthropic young professionals aged 25 to 40, drawn from a wide range of industries and based in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and Asia. | Founders, co-founders, CEOs and builders currently running a business. The FAQ states "Young is the mind, not the age", so the historical under-45 rule is no longer presented as a test. YEC does not publish revenue, funding or exit thresholds on its current site. |
| Qualification | ||
| Maximum age at joining | Aged 25 to 40Stated as a requirement on the Young Leaders Circle page.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published maximum age at joining |
| Minimum age | Aged 25 to 40Stated as a requirement on the Young Leaders Circle page.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published minimum age |
| Role or title | No published role or title | "founders, co-founders, CEOs, and builders who are in the arena right now"The FAQ adds "Young is the mind, not the age", indicating the historical age ceiling is no longer applied as a published testverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Geographic restriction | Based in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, or AsiaListed as a requirement alongside age and referral.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published geographic restriction |
| Invitation required | Yes | No |
| Sponsor required | Yes | Sometimes |
| Application process | Three published steps. A prospective member is referred by a Milken Institute member or supporter; the application form itself is made available only by invitation; and a current Young Leaders Circle member conducts an interview. Admission also carries an annual tax-deductible contribution. Enquiries go to the Institute's Young Leaders Circle contact address. | A short form starts the process, followed by email confirmation and then the full application. YEC states that a person reads every application and that applicants hear back either way. Shortlisted candidates complete an interview, which YEC frames as a two-way assessment of fit. Applicants may indicate that a member referred them. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The Institute publishes its requirements and process but no acceptance rate or applicant volume. | Not publicly disclosed. YEC states applications are reviewed against "the same bar the members built" but publishes no acceptance rate. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosed. The Institute states that admission involves an "Annual tax-deductible contribution" but publishes no amount. Because it is framed as a charitable contribution rather than dues, it may be a minimum rather than a fixed price.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosed. YEC's membership, application and FAQ pages state that membership is fee-based in effect ("A seat is earned, not bought") but publish no price; cost is discussed after acceptance.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
| Event costs | Members are stated to be "provided access" to the annual Global Conference and select regional summits; whether any separate event charge applies is not disclosed.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosed |
| Membership term | Annual, renewed through the yearly contribution | Not documented |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Access to the annual Milken Institute Global Conference and select regional summits, plus special invitations to private events through the year | Live online sessions, in-person dinners and member-hosted gatherings scheduled through a public events calendar |
| Peer forums | Conference and event access rather than standing peer forums | No published forum structure; YEC describes itself as "a small circle of peers who act as a mirror, not a directory you scroll" |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Event-focused, Virtual | Virtual, Cohort-based, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | Partial |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | Not documented | Yes |
| Online community | Not documented | Yes |
| Member directory | Not documented | Yes |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Partial |
| Leadership development | Partial | Partial |
| Retreats | No | Not documented |
| Travel | Partial | No |
| Family programming | No | No |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | No |
| Next-generation programming | No | No |
| Investment discussions | Yes | Not documented |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Yes | No |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | Medium |
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