Welcome to Profound Mastermind Group…
…the first, best, and only Mastermind Group local to Upstate NY.
Build real relationships with top business leaders right in your backyard, as we all level up – together.
Hear from our Members
Wondering what others have gained by joining Profound?
Looking for new ways to grow yourself or your business?
Curious about what happens at our events?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, take a listen and hear what some of our incredible members have to say!
Ryan Benz
President, Redev CNY, Oh My Darling, Parthenon Books
"I took a chance and I was blown away by the people, the experiences. Recognizing there’s such a great sense of we are all in this together, there’s no egos, and let’s grow together."
Kate Houck
Executive Director, David's Refuge
"My first year in Profound has been, everything I can dream of, and I wanted to join this group because for me, community is the key to everything. Deep relationships with other amazing human beings is how the world goes round and I want to be a part of it."
Dennis Nave
Managing Partner, Nave Law Firm
"You know, for me, it's just, again, about being with the community of people. That to me is what this is all about. And if you know the right people in your community, hey, I know this person. I got somebody here. Or maybe I can call to help me bounce ideas off certain people to me. And that's the strongest piece of this.”
Eli Smith
Owner, E. Smith Contractors
“My experience so far has so far what I expected my expectations of what I thought was going to happen, you guys Arel, and Jeff, and Adam have far surpassed that. Everyone here organically is here to see the greater community rise up and do well and its a great mixture of all different business that are trying to leave a lasting imprint in the community of which we serve.”
Suresh Goel
CEO, Progressive Implantology
“If you've ever been in a mastermind group before, it's hard to describe how much you have an opportunity to learn. But that's one thing I would say is approach it as an opportunity to learn and share your experiences, but take advantage of the time here. Everyone here has an open door policy. They want to have your phone calls.”
Kate Nutting
Principal & Managing Member, VIP Architectural Associates
“It's amazing here because it's such a layered approach. You meet a few people and you think you've kind of got the group and you're not even close to it! I look around and there's another 20 tables and I'm like, Oh my gosh, I got to go actively reach out to everybody. And I think my favorite part about this experience of ours, people bring their whole selves.”
Nick Barnello
Owner, Northeastern Contractors
“My experience so far, meeting people at Profound, has been amazing. I've gotten great relationships with people. I've actually done business with a bunch of people from here. You know, the friendships are way outside of this, and it's it's awesome. It's exactly what I signed up for.”
Jaime Venditti
Managing Partner & President J Strategies Inc.
“Profound seemed like an organization that I could come in at a midway point and still be integrated and feel like I was a part of the group, – and I’m so happy to say I was right!”
Joe Dougherty
Sales Manager, Genesee Regional Bank
"I met Pete McGraw at Profound. We got talking and we’re talking about our business ideas, and I talked about one of mine and he had. We just got going back and forth and so now we’re already starting a company together and it’s hard to believe it won’t be successful.”
Hasan Stephens
Founder & CEO, Good Life Youth Foundation
“So any time you come to Profound, you have all these creative minds that are in business, successful, and when you put that together, it sparks so many new ideas for yourself and you find yourself also being able to give some of the ideas that you have back and it just ping pongs back and forth and it just becomes like intoxicating to be able to have that interaction.”
Bill Schoff
Managing Director UBS Financial Services Inc.
“Only a few months in, Profound has already exceeded my expectations. I’ve met some of the most interesting people in Upstate New York! In my line of business, I have to do that in NYC, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles…... But at Profound, they’re all right down the road! I’ll will have forged some great relationships by the time we’re done.”
Dino Dimkopoulos
President, Syntela, Inc.
"There's really dynamic business people at Profound and everybody has such a great outlook on life and on Upstate New York!”
Upstate NY's Most Profound Network
Unprecedented access to the area’s top business leaders
Connect, learn, share ideas, build relationships, and discover and create new business opportunities
Limited to 100 members, by application only
Learn from many of our members who have started, scaled, and sold their companies!
4 Major Annual Events
World-class experiences and realtionship building opportunities
Industry-leading speakers
Celebrity guests
Intensive breakout sessions and workshops
Access & Idea Sharing
Private Facebook group to mastermind ideas, uncover opportunities, and tackle challenges
Regular member-only intensives delivered by subject matter experts
Social media channels & email channels
1-on-1 access with our members
Curated Smaller Events
Build more and deeper connections throughout the year
Includes intensives, private dinners, golf outings, wine tours, and more
Custom professional matchmaking service to help you maximize business opportunities year round
Now Accepting Applications
This is your opportunity to level up your life alongside fellow changemakers.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Upstate New York’s most Profound Mastermind Group. From new business opportunities, world-class mentorship, and lifelong friendships, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate your path to success.