You're building the business.
Now build your life around it.
BIP100 is an intimate community of mature professionals, built by a family who believe success without belonging is just expensive loneliness.
The BIP100 Experience
Where Conversations Become Opportunities
The Reality
You may have left corporate for freedom.
But nobody warned you about the quiet.
70%
of business owners are 'business lonely', resulting in an economic impact
7
authored books across the Power family, including 'Business Is Personal'
40
years in business, 25 years building communities in the digital economy
1 in 5
BIP100 members estimate conversations leads to a business opportunity
Why Join BIP100
Because Business Is Personal
And You Shouldn’t Build Alone
Join a deeply connected community where trusted relationships, emotional strength, and expert-led growth shape the foundation of your business success.
... and more supportive facilities
Explore the member-only facilities that support your growth and connection.
WHAT IS BIP100 ACTUALLY
A place where you matter.
Your Journey
Easy Path to Join BIP100
A simple, personal onboarding journey designed to welcome the right
people into our community.
A community built on love, connection, significance, and shared growth
BIP100 isn't run by a corporation.
It's built by a family who practise what they teach every day.
Member Perks
What You Gain as a BIP100 Member
A message from
Penny & Thomas
Now in our early 60s, our life since 1998 has been dedicated to helping business owners through the power of community, fostering the culture of love and kindness in business.
Building a community is not easy, and it shouldn't be. Like you, it takes time for us to find the right people. When we connect with someone who is interested, we take a huge amount of time to ensure that our community is right for them and that they are right for the community.
We believe in social capital and the asset this brings to people's businesses. We believe that 'Business Is Personal'. We believe that when we are emotionally strong and connected, we are more likely to have strong businesses.
Family values are so important to us, and we extend this to the way we lead our community. BIPPers are like family to one another and to us, always wanting the best for each other. Business is lonely and for 25 years we have dedicated ourselves to reducing loneliness in business.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk to you.
1998
Thomas & Penny founded Ecademy, pioneering social networking
OBE
Penny Power, honoured for services to entrepreneurship
5
The Power family —building community together
40+
BIP100 clients estimate that one in five “conversations” (replace chat) result in a business opportunity
Member Stories
What Our Members Say
Real voices from real people whose lives and businesses have been transformed through genuine connection, shared values, and the human-first culture of BIP100.
You'll thrive here if…
✓
You're a business owner or senior professional, 40+
✓
You have deep expertise and want to be around others who do too
✓
You miss the camaraderie that corporate gave you
✓
You value real relationships over transactional networking
This isn't for you if…
✗
You're looking for a leads group or referral network
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You want to sell to other members
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You're not willing to invest time in relationships
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You prefer to keep things purely transactional
Our Pricing
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
One membership. Complete access. No hidden tiers.
What's included
4 in-person events per month *
15 training & networking calls per month
Expert Directory feature
2 annual parties *
Ski trip — Norway *
Padel — Portugal *
Theatre nights — London
Nature retreat — New Forest
Ross Power - Weekly Claude & AI Accelerator
TJ Power — Weekly Neuroscience Deep Dives with Best Selling Author of The Dose Effect
Hannah Power — Weekly High Performance Coaching
Ad-hoc mentoring from Thomas & Penny Power OBE
Monthly AI education & AI dinner
Active & Engaged Community of 100 Experts
Peer-to-Peer mentoring
Opportunity to present to the community and guest on podcast
Personal coaching session with Penny Power OBE on joining
Blogs
Insights & Ideas
Your Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when I apply?
We'll receive your details and book a discovery call with Thomas. We want to allow 90 minutes for the call — although if it's clear we're not right, it can be shorter. We'll want to get to know you, not just your business, but how you are personally, and discover the ways we can add the most value to you.
Do I have a contract?
We ask that you aim for at least one year of BIP100 membership, paid either upfront or on our monthly plan, as it takes time to settle in and for others to see your value and you to see theirs. We are on a journey together, hopefully for a life-time. You can, however, leave after giving us one month's notice.
Why don't you have more than 100 members?
We've learned the power of deep relationships and how that can have an amazing impact on people's happiness and success. We've studied the ultimate community size to enable trust and closeness and believe 100 is the maximum you can have.
How would I settle in and meet people?
We start with a 90-minute onboarding coaching session with Penny, who records a video about you and introduces you to everyone. There's a strong culture of 1:2:1s and people are keen to get to know all new members. Plus regular Zoom events, London lunches, and in-person days to get to know people fast.
What if I dislike networking?
Networking has a reputation for elevator pitches and hustling for business — that can make many of us feel nervous. This is why we build community, not a networking group. Think of it like a village with a pub in it, with a very welcoming landlord and a friendly group of new friends.
How much does the lunch in London cost?
We run these monthly, on the 3rd Thursday, in private rooms in a 4-star London hotel. Tickets are £85 inclusive of your welcome drink, three-course lunch, VAT and service. We don't profit from these events — in fact we subsidise the cost to keep the price as low as possible.
How often should I attend events?
There is no obligation. We suggest you attend when you can as you will get huge value from them, and it's always great to see your fellow BIPPers. The Zooms are interactive too — you'll get the opportunity to ask for advice or give some.
Where are your members based?
We are international. The majority are based around the M25 in the UK, but we have members in the USA and Europe. We deliver our service across 9 timezones.
What do your members do?
Most are service-driven experts, averaging around late 40s. Some have built and exited businesses, some have recently left corporate life. All are diverse and we try to ensure there is no duplicated expertise — everyone has their niche.
How do I get started?
Click "Apply to Join" anywhere on this page, or message Thomas directly on WhatsApp. He'll arrange a relaxed discovery call to explore whether BIP100 is right for you.
GET STARTED
You've spent years building something meaningful. Now join people who see it.
Applications are reviewed personally by Thomas. We accept a small number of new members each month to protect the quality of the community. If now isn't the right time, the door stays open.