1Is The Grid free to join?
Is The Grid free to join?
Yes, The Grid is completely free to join. Access tools, resources, and connections at no cost and become part of a trusted network shaping the future of employee ownership.
The only community of peers, owners, and advisors focused on SMB and employee ownership.
Show off your knowledge by curating the knowledge base, updating organizations, and participating on the forum.
The only path to network without the time and cost of attending conferences.

Michael Kramer
Trust Steward, Manager, and Director of Research, Natural Investments; Co-Author, The Resilient Investor
San Francisco, CA, USA

Margee Moore 🍊💥
CEO, BigOrange Marketing
Cincinnati, OH, USA

Dr Craig West
CEO & Founder
Sydney, NSW, Australia

Sonali Kothari
Founder
Oakland, CA, USA

Anne Claire Broughton
Principal at Broughton Consulting LLC
Durham, NC, USA

Rachel Eva Merfalen
Executive Director at TNCEO
Columbia, TN, USA
Yes, The Grid is completely free to join. Access tools, resources, and connections at no cost and become part of a trusted network shaping the future of employee ownership.
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
When you join, Zolidar confirms you’re a real person. Use LinkedIn, or your school or government email, and Zolidar sends a code to that address.
Joining lets you claim or create your profile and add or edit content.
If neither works for you, or your school or office isn’t accepted yet, ask the Zolidar team.
Many people and organizations in employee ownership already have a profile on the Grid.
Either way, you confirm who you are with LinkedIn or your school or government email.
The Grid is your go-to destination for simplifying exit planning and exploring employee ownership opportunities. Whether you're seeking guidance, connections, or expertise, The Grid provides the tools and resources to make your journey easier and more impactful. Here's what you will gain:
Yes, you can update your profile, and are encouraged to enrich it to reflect your experience and expertise. Once you have a claimed profile, click the "Edit" icon to make updates and save the changes.
You can certainly add yourself to the Directory by creating your profile. You cannot add a new person to the Directory at this time. However, you can Share this link to invite the person to create their own profile. You can add a new organization to the Directory.
Please contact us with detailed information on your issue. Please be sure to include your account information to help us diagnose the issue, such as email addresses you may have used to login, the way you choose to login (i.e. via Google, LinkedIn or your email address), and your LinkedIn profile.
The Grid by Zolidar is open to read without an account:
Members see a few details that readers don’t. These include a fund’s website and how to apply, a person’s contact details, and full lists of related profiles.
To see those, or to claim a profile and add content, join the Grid. Joining is free.
You can’t add or remove another person’s profile. To bring someone in, share The Grid with them so they create their own.