Who We Are
Time is how you spend your love
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Light DAO is a Private Member Association, an integrated auxiliary of House of Light
, recognized under IRS 508(c)(1)(a). Our global community hosts many regular in-person gatherings, having hosted in NYC, LA, SF, Dubai, Taipei, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Brisbane, Sydney, Jakarta, Shanghai, Milan, Toronto, and Puerto Rico (and rapidly expanding globally), and online programs (investment process, virtual connects, masterminds, and town halls).
We invest in the future of humanity
- We bring together our community regularly through in-person and virtual gatherings in cities around the world
- We invest our time and energy to support businesses aligned with our regeneration thesis. See our Treasury Overview for details.
- Global Tier Members can submit a fundraising support application. The Treasury Council reviews all support requests.
Review the Member Overview page for more details.
We invest
in our Members
and the expansion of our global community 
Attend in-person gatherings 
in cities around the world. A sample of the experiences we co-create can be seen here
Collaborate and receive warm introductions to global thoughtleaders and investors 
in industries such AI, Blockchain, Wellness and Beauty, Regenerative Land, Sustainable Energy, Healthcare, and much more that are aligned in values and mission
Light Token is the community currency that empowers values-aligned co-creation and contribution
Monthly virtual town halls with updates from our city leads and partners
Virtual Connect Experiences - connect more deeply with 3/4 other entrepreneurs and investors over a 30-min zoom every month
Mastermind teams - groups of 3/4 that meet over 1-3 months on a specific industry or interest (either business or personal)
Advisory support on business topics such as go-to-market strategies, business plans, fundraising, customer acquisition, and much more
WhatsApp groups and city chats
Global member directory
Company highlights and spotlights
Sponsorship opportunities at in-person and virtual gatherings
Exclusive invites and discounts on events globally
BECOME A 
MEMBER
Unlimited access to all community benefits
Member-only chats, gatherings, and discounts
Co-create the Dao by developing our consensus based constitution, tokenomics, operating and compensation guidelines, philosophy, and more
Vote on how we continue to co-create this global community and expand the collective consciousness
Initiate mastermind teams with priority access
Receive a Light NFT and Tokens
Who are our Founding Members? Here are the profile types:
Investors
Runs a venture studio, incubator, accelerator, angel fund, family office, or venture capital firm
Builders / Founders
Impact and mission-driven entrepreneurs. Bootstrapped or raised outside capital from investors.
Creators
Artists, content creators, musicians, influencers, educators, coaches, filmmakers, writers.
Connectors / Community Builders
Community leader or influencer with a strong voice that regularly brings people together and hosts large events and gatherings.
Light gatherings
Here are examples of gatherings created by Members:- Gratitude dinner
- Beyond dinner (topics on future of humanity)
- Intentional networking + aperitifs
- Socratic expert talks
- New food + beverage tasting evening
- Nature day - hike / outdoor adventure
- Self-development workshops
- Casual Sunday brunch
- Consciousness expansion connection night
- Wellness experience (Soundbath / meditation)
- Panel discussions
- Potluck hangout
- Co-working days
- Artist Discovery night
- Impact Entrepreneur Showcase
- Fundraising / Charity events