Membership
Apply for Verified CXO Membership
HCI Talks is India's invitation-led network for verified C-suite leaders. Membership is free for approved CXOs, the application takes about three minutes, and you will have a decision within 5 business days.
Eligibility
Who qualifies
- Serving C-suite executives — CEO, CFO, CTO, CHRO, CMO, COO, CIO, CDO, and equivalent — at operating companies in India or leading India-focused mandates.
- Senior leaders one step from the C-suite may be considered for the founding cohort.
- Role and company are verified via work email and LinkedIn before approval.
- Not eligible for member seats: vendors, recruiters, and consultants selling to CXOs. Partner and sponsor programmes are available separately via contact.
How It Works
Three steps to a decision
- Apply online (about 3 minutes). Email, quick verification, and a short executive profile.
- Verification & review. We confirm role and company via work email and LinkedIn; every application is reviewed by a person, not an algorithm.
- Decision within 5 business days. Approved members receive founding-cohort onboarding, circle placement, and city-roundtable invitations.
FAQ
Application questions
Who is eligible?
Serving C-suite executives at operating companies; senior leaders one step from the C-suite may be considered for the founding cohort. Vendors, recruiters, and consultants selling to CXOs are not eligible for member seats.
How long does it take?
About three minutes to apply; a decision within 5 business days.
Does membership cost anything?
No. Verified CXO membership is free; paid add-ons are optional.
How is my profile verified?
Work email plus LinkedIn, with a manual review before approval.