 Ryze helps people make connections and grow their networks. You can
network to grow your business, build your career and life, find a job
and make sales.
Or just keep in touch with friends.
Members get a free networking-oriented home page and can send messages
to other members. They can also join special Networks related to their
industry, interests or location. More than 1,000 organizations host
Networks on Ryze to help their members interact with each other and
grow their organizations.
Is this free?
Yes. You can message other members, join networks, view member home
pages and much more for free. We also have a paid service that lets you
do other things like advanced searches for a few dollars per month, but
you can do a lot for free.
Why is it called Ryze?
Because it's about people helping each other 'rise up' through quality networking.
Where are Ryze members located?
Ryze members are around the world, with more than 250,000 members in
more than 200 countries. When you join, we give you links to several
people in your country or state to check out.
Who are the people behind Ryze?
Adrian Scott is Ryze's founder. Previously he was a founding investor
in Napster, co-founded a startup called Applesoup/Flycode, and
developed technology for companies like Charles Schwab and Bank of
America.
How did you come up with the idea for Ryze?
Our founder, Adrian, used to hold networking events in his loft back in
San Francisco. He wanted a way for people to keep in touch outside of
the events and as people moved around the world. He also wanted to make
an easy way for people to remember their friends' backgrounds. (How
often can you remember what companies a friend used to work for and
where they went to school?) He also wanted to create a way for people
to build their networks across geography.
How do you make money?
Though our basic membership level is free, we offer paid subscriptions
for advanced features like contacting distantly-connected members for a
few dollars a month. It's a decent investment for people building their
career or business. We also have some revenue from events we hold, and
advertising.
Can my organization use Ryze to help its members network?
Yes, your organization can set up a Network on Ryze to help your
members connect with each other, and also help you recruit new members
and publicize your events.
To join Ryze, visit the website at www.ryze.com.
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