Industry Plus
Est. 2024
New York City
Talent Development

Build your career.
Build the future.

Industry+ is building the social infrastructure for emerging professionals — a platform where talent is developed, networks are forged, and careers take their next step.

35+
Events Hosted
NYC Metro Area
350+
Unique Attendees
Avg. 2+ Visits Each
200+
Active
Members
2024
Founded
New York City
Talent Development Social Infrastructure Finance Professionals Commercial Real Estate Community Capital NYC Metro Area Executive Access Professional Growth Talent Development Social Infrastructure Finance Professionals Commercial Real Estate Community Capital NYC Metro Area Executive Access Professional Growth
The Industry+ Ecosystem

Two arms.
One mission.

FOR PROFIT
For-Profit
Industry Plus

Experiences, partnerships, and a growing member network — the for-profit engine that powers our talent development platform and creates real career outcomes.

IMPACT
Non-Profit
Industry Plus Impact

Community development, volunteer initiatives, and civic partnerships — the non-profit arm that invests in the communities behind New York's professional future.

The Infrastructure Gap

Great careers aren't built in isolation — they're built on the right social architecture.

We create the connective tissue — the events, partnership, community, and access — that transforms individual potential into collective momentum.

Our Purpose

The infrastructure
talent needs to thrive

Career success isn't just about skill — it's about the community, mentorship, partnership and access that surround you. Industry+ builds the social infrastructure that transforms promising professionals into industry leaders.

We've built a community that keeps coming back. Over 350 unique attendees have joined us at an event at an average of 2+ times each.

"We build the social framework that helps careers rise — connections, mentorship, access, and community."
— Industry+ Leadership
Gala Event — December 2025
Gala Event · December 2025
Anniversary Event — May 2025
Anniversary Event · May 2025
Community Volunteer Session — April 2025
Community Volunteer Session · April 2025
What We Build

Three pillars of
social infrastructure

Community Capital

Curated connections with vetted professionals — building the social equity that opens doors traditional credentials cannot.

Curated Experiences

From rooftop mixers to boardroom roundtables — every event is engineered to create the conditions for authentic, career-defining relationships.

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Talent Development

Executive insight, skill webinars, and career panels — the continuous development infrastructure that keeps professionals growing.

Ready to invest in yourself?

Join a network of ambitious professionals building their careers with the community, development, and access they deserve.

Our Story

Built for the
next generation.

Founded in 2024, Industry+ was built to close the gap between emerging talent and the professional infrastructure they need to succeed. We saw a generation of sharp, driven professionals without access to the right rooms, the right mentors, or the right community — so we built it.

Today, Industry+ is a talent development and social infrastructure platform rooted in New York City — and growing. We build the connective tissue between ambition and achievement: curated experiences, mentorship pathways, community capital, and career access that most professionals never had.

The Mission

Building the infrastructure that talent deserves

We bridge critical gaps in access, representation, and career mobility — creating the social architecture that transforms individual potential into collective momentum and lasting professional impact.

Our Impact to Date

The numbers speak
for themselves

Events
35+
Events Hosted
Across NYC since founding in 2024 — every event oversubscribed
Community
600+
Professionals Engaged
Young professionals who have attended Industry+ events and experiences
Network
200+
Active Members
A vetted, growing community of ambitious professionals
Volunteer
4
Volunteer Events
Community development initiatives investing in NYC's future
Giving
$700+
Donations Made
Contributed to community health and civic initiatives
Structure
2
Entities
Industry Plus LLC (for-profit) + Industry+ Impact (non-profit)
Community Makeup

Who we serve

Our community spans the finance and commercial real estate sectors — from analysts charting their path to associates making their move — all united by ambition and a commitment to growing together.

Commercial Real Estate

53% across acquisitions, development, brokerage, and asset management

Finance

44% in investment banking, private equity, asset management, and beyond

Consulting & Adjacent

3% in consulting and professional services — and growing

Career Level Breakdown
Analysts
65%
Associates / AVPs
32%
VP+
3%
Sector Breakdown
Commercial RE
53%
Finance
44%
Consulting
3%
Mixer · 2025
Panel · 2025
Community · 2024
Mentor · 2024
Our Values

What drives us

Access

The right rooms, the right mentors, the right opportunities — opened for those who've had to work hardest to find them.

Representation

Championing professionals from all backgrounds in industries where diverse voices remain underrepresented.

Career Mobility

Building the pathways — mentorship, referrals, community — that propel careers from promising to exceptional.

Authentic Connection

Every event and interaction is designed for genuine relationship, not transactional networking. Real community, real results.

Civic Investment

We invest in the communities behind New York's professional landscape — volunteer programs, donations, and civic partnerships.

Excellence

Our standard is high: every experience, speaker, and connection should be exceptional, meaningful, and career-defining.

Be part of something bigger

Whether you're a professional hungry for growth or a firm ready to invest in tomorrow's leaders — Industry+ is your platform.

Our People

Meet the team

Industry+ is led by a team of professionals who've lived the experience of building careers without the right infrastructure — and chose to create it for everyone who comes after.

Leadership

Executive team

Nicole Okoli

Nicole Okoli

Founder & CEO

Visionary leader building the infrastructure for the next generation of professionals — creating access, community, and opportunity for all.

Femi Aina

Femi Aina

Head of Strategy

Driving the organizational strategy and operational frameworks that keep Industry+ moving forward with tangible impact.

Divine Rivers

Divine Rivers

Head of Partnerships

Building the corporate and institutional relationships that power Industry+'s mission and create tangible career outcomes for our community.

Adriel Wandja

Adriel Wandja

Head of Experiences

Designing the high-impact events and experiences that bring the Industry+ community together in transformative ways.

Melissa Rosario

Melissa Rosario

Head of Membership

Cultivating an exceptional member experience from onboarding through ongoing engagement and professional growth.

Kim Sosa

Kim Sosa

Head of Communications

Shaping the voice and narrative of Industry+ across every channel — ensuring our story reaches the people who need to hear it.

One Year Anniversary Celebration
One Year Anniversary Celebration · May 2025
Our People

Committee Recognition

The individuals who show up, do the work, and make every Industry+ experience possible.

Division
Experiences
Kenny Oyewole 2024
Eunice Ojedele 2024
Ayomi Adediji 2025
Division
Partnerships
Shafali Pradhan 2025
Ashley-Rae Stewart 2025
Wensy Perez 2026
Lawrence Aydlett 2026
Division
Communications
Greg Severe 2025
Nelson Rodriguez 2025
Moitse Moatse 2026
Corey Brandon 2026
Monthly Events

Experiences that
develop & connect

Every Industry+ experience is intentionally designed to accelerate careers — curating the conditions where talent is developed, relationships form, and opportunity flows. From intimate roundtables to rooftop networking, we bring New York's professional world to life.

What We Offer

The full experience

Networking
Industry+ Connections

Networking Mixers

Curated, high-energy events that bring finance and CRE professionals together in settings built for genuine connection — not transactional small talk.

Development
Industry+ Unplugged

Career Development Panels

Intimate conversations with senior executives on market trends, career navigation, and the real levers of professional advancement.

Social
Industry+ Unwind

Social Events

Lower-key social experiences designed to deepen existing relationships and welcome new faces into the community in a relaxed setting.

Community
Industry+ Impact

Volunteer Events

Community development days that bring Industry+ members together to invest in the neighborhoods behind New York's professional future.

Prospective
Industry+ Meetups

Prospective Mixers

Open-door events for professionals curious about Industry+ — a first look at the community before making the commitment to join.

Webinars
Industry+ Level Up

Webinars

Virtual and in-person skill-building sessions on topics that matter — financial modeling, personal branding, market analysis, and more.

Internal
Industry+ Team

Internal Team Building Events

Events dedicated to the people who make Industry+ run — strengthening the bonds and culture of our internal team and committees.

Coming Soon

Future offerings

Industry+ Roundtables

Intentional Pairings

Small-group sessions that pair professionals with precision — facilitating the exact conversations and connections most relevant to your career stage and goals.

Coming Soon
Industry+ Peer to Peer

Partnership Program

A structured program connecting members with shared professional interests — enabling collaboration, deal flow, and the kind of peer relationships that compound over time.

Coming Soon
Industry+ Talent

Recruiter Access Events

Direct access to hiring professionals and talent teams from leading firms in finance and CRE — bridging the gap between ambition and the right opportunity.

Coming Soon
By The Numbers

Our event impact

35+
Events to Date
350+
Unique Attendees
The Case for Partnership

Why invest in Industry+?

Direct Talent Access

A direct pipeline to 200+ high-potential professionals across finance and commercial real estate — the emerging leaders your firm needs to know. Our network spans analysts to associates ready for their next move.

Brand Visibility

Logo placement across all events, digital channels, and communications — reaching 600+ engaged professionals who are your clients, candidates, and partners of tomorrow.

Community Co-Creation

Co-host events, sponsor mentorship cohorts, collaborate with your EBRG — creating genuine, high-impact engagement with tomorrow's industry leaders.

Growth Platform

We're in year two of a long-term build. With 35+ events already behind us, we're expanding our platform, deepening programming, and growing our reach — your brand grows with us.

Social Impact

Industry+ Impact's non-profit arm directs sponsorship toward volunteer programs, health initiatives, and civic outreach — delivering measurable social returns alongside professional ones.

Sponsorship Tiers

Choose your level of impact

Custom Partnership

Looking for something bespoke? We work with firms of all sizes — from one-off event co-sponsorships to multi-year strategic alliances. Reach out and let's build something together.

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Ways to Partner

Beyond financial sponsorship

Talent Development

  • Become a Panelist or Keynote
  • Corporate Donations
  • Trusted Advisor Role
  • EBRG Co-hosted Events

Mentorship & Pipeline

  • Peer to Peer Partnership Program
  • Sponsor a Cohort
  • Provide Job Opportunities
  • Recruiter Events & Access

Community Investment

  • Sponsor Volunteer Events
  • CSR Volunteer Initiative
  • Create an Ongoing Fund
  • New Chapter Sponsor
Get in Touch

Let's build something together

We appreciate the support of our corporate partners. Your investment enhances talent development, community programming, and career access for the next generation of professionals. Our Partnerships team will respond promptly.

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Community

The network that works
as hard as you do.

The Industry+ network is more than access to events — it's a curated infrastructure of relationships, opportunities, and development designed to accelerate where you're going.

35+
Events To Date
200+
Active Members
100%
Vetted Community
What You Get

Built for professionals
who take their career seriously.

01 — Events

First Access to Every Event

Members get priority invitations and early registration for all Industry+ events — mixers, panels, roundtables, and exclusive experiences — before they open to the public.

02 — Community

Intentional Connections

Every person in this network is vetted and purposeful. No noise — just ambitious professionals in finance, CRE, and beyond who are serious about where they're headed.

03 — Opportunities

Executive-Recommended Roles

Access job opportunities shared directly by executives and senior leaders in our network — positions that rarely hit job boards and come with the added weight of a warm introduction.

04 — Development

Skill Webinars & Career Panels

From technical skill-building sessions to candid conversations with C-suite leaders — members get exclusive access to the development programming that keeps careers moving forward.

05 — Community

A Community That Comes Back

Our members don't attend once and disappear — they return, they refer, they build. With 350+ unique attendees averaging 2+ visits each, this is a community with real staying power.

06 — Access

Rooms You Can't Buy Into

Industry+ creates access to spaces, conversations, and leaders that credentials alone won't open. Members are invited into the rooms where real career inflection points happen.

Who This Is For

Built for analysts,
associates & rising leaders.

Industry+ is designed for professionals in the first five to ten years of their career who are ready to move faster — with the right community behind them.

Analysts and Associates in finance, commercial real estate, consulting, and beyond

Early-career professionals who want more than a LinkedIn connection

Rising leaders who understand that community is a career strategy

NYC-Metro area professionals looking for a high-signal, low-noise network

51% CRE
46% Finance
3% Consulting
56% Analysts
28% Associates/AVPs
"We build the social framework that helps careers rise — connections, development, access, and community that moves with you."
— Industry+ Leadership
Member Breakdown
200+
Active Members
35+
Events Per Year
2024
Founded NYC
2+
Avg Visits Each
Ready to Join

Let's get you
into the network.

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