Is the future of associations being rewritten by influencers? In this episode, Mallory Mejias is joined by Jackson Boyar, co-founder and CEO of Rallyboard, for a sharp and forward-thinking conversation about how digital creators are reshaping professional learning. They explore the competitive rise of “influencer-led” communities like Josh Bersin Academy, how associations can leverage trust and networks in the AI era, and why curated cohorts could be the key to long-term engagement. If you're an association leader wondering how to remain essential in a rapidly shifting landscape, this one's for you.
Jackson Boyar is the Co-founder and CEO of RallyBoard, a peer learning and engagement platform for associations. He previously served as the Founding CEO of Mentor Collective—higher education’s leading mentorship platform—where he led the company for 10 years and now serves as Chairman of the Board. Under Jackson’s leadership, Mentor Collective partnered with hundreds of universities and employers to support more than 500,000 students, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row. A 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Jackson is also an active angel investor and advisor to socially minded startups.
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Jackon's LinkedIn Post: https://shorturl.at/5EKqn
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
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Mallory Mejias is passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.
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