January 2026 / August 2026
Thank you for being up next.
UPNEXT has closed. After hundreds of applications from creators and founders who wanted to grow together on LinkedIn, we've wrapped up the cohorts. It ran its natural course, and we're proud of what this community built.
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Hi, thank you so much for checking out the website. Unfortunately, UPNEXT is now closed down.
After receiving hundreds of applications from creators and founders looking to grow together on LinkedIn, and being able to connect tons of like-minded people, we've made the difficult decision to close down the cohorts, as we felt that it's run its natural course.
If you have any questions at all or want to see what we're doing now, feel free just to reach out to me, Kaia Tham, on LinkedIn.
Otherwise, thank you so much for being a part of this journey and for checking us out.
What we built together
UPNEXT was a cohort community for people who refused to be overlooked on LinkedIn. Here's what it stood for.
Visibility
A community that amplified each other's voices, celebrated wins in public, and pushed past the algorithm together.
Accountability
Cohorts of creators at the same stage, with weekly standups that kept everyone showing up for their goals.
Real influence
No engagement hacks. Sustainable thought leadership, built by real people sharing what actually worked.
In our members' words
The people were always the point. Go follow them.
"I've never been surrounded by so many goal-driven people who want the best for each other. Honestly, it's the first and best community I've enjoyed being a part of."
Gautham Mathur
"UPNEXT: Accountability got me in the door. Finding my tribe made me stay."
Ludwig May
"UPNEXT makes consistency feel natural. Seeing so many people building and supporting each other keeps me motivated to show up every day."
Ruhulalemeen Mulla
"So much drive, so much support. Being in UPNEXT just makes you want to show up and build!!"
Vanshika Anam
"UPNEXT has been an amazing community. The members are genuinely helpful."
Eric McHugh
"UPNEXT honestly makes LinkedIn feel way less awkward. I genuinely love the support and energy in the group!"
Vincent Oei
You're still up next.
The cohorts are done, but the people and the habits aren't. Questions, or curious what's coming next? Kaia's inbox is open.
The waitlist is closed and no longer accepting signups.