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As a pioneering incubator and accelerator, we foster growth through evergreen investments, launching new brands and strengthening existing ones. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and other advanced technologies, we help our companies and entrepreneurs to redefine what's possible in their respective fields. [Explore solutions](https://bluecypress.io/explore-solutions?hsLang=en) [Talk to us](https://bluecypress.io/contact?hsLang=en) Our core purpose ## Fueling innovation to maximize social sector impact. Often overlooked by mainstream tech and business, we believe the social sector has the potential of profound, transformational change. At Blue Cypress, we believe when we collaborate with and uplift non-profits, it has a multiplier effect on the world. Social sector enterprises are pillars of knowledge and information the world can benefit from. In an age where content is literally coming from all directions and can often be inaccurate or unvetted, we help amplify non-profits' vetted knowledge, expertise and impact. Our focus isn't just about disruption and innovation; it's about understanding the unique challenges and opportunities present for this sector. Our core values ## What we hold to ### Learning Always be curious. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, believing it to be the cornerstone of learning and development. ### Evolution Embrace change. We welcome change, knowing that it is the catalyst for evolution and improvement. ### Accountability Own it. We take accountability for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, driving us towards excellence. ### Progress Progress over perfection. We encourage continuous growth, understanding that progress, not perfection, drives innovation. Our approach ## The Blue Cypress flywheel Our innovation flywheel drives everything we do. We start by seeking and destroying unsolvable association problems through BC Labs and market intelligence. These innovations attract early adopters from our association community, which helps us recruit the brightest minds in AI and association technology. We educate association leaders everywhere through Sidecar's AAiP certification and the digitalNow conference, expanding our relationships and reach. Finally, we reinvest profits in R&D and product development, launching 3-4 new solutions per year. Each stage feeds the next, creating momentum that benefits everyone in the ecosystem. The cycle accelerates, all designed to achieve our bold goal. ![The Blue Cypress flywheel: BC Labs solves unsolvable association problems, early adopters join, the sector learns through Sidecar, and profits are reinvested in research and development.](https://bluecypress.io/hubfs/Blue%20Cypress%20Flywheel_Updated%201.png) Our bold goal ## Make associations as powerful as Fortune 500 companies by 2030. Leadership ## Our Leadership Team ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Amith%20Headshot.png?width=200&height=200&name=Amith%20Headshot.png) ### Amith Nagarajan Chairman [LinkedIn profile for Amith Nagarajan (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithnagarajan/) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Johanna%20Snider%20-%20BW%20Headshot%202026%20(1).png?width=200&height=200&name=Johanna%20Snider%20-%20BW%20Headshot%202026%20(1).png) ### Johanna Snider Chief Executive Officer [LinkedIn profile for Johanna Snider (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannakasper/) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/john_huisman.png?width=200&height=200&name=john_huisman.png) ### John Huisman Chief Operating Officer [LinkedIn profile for John Huisman (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnehuisman/) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/jeremy_h_headshot.png?width=200&height=200&name=jeremy_h_headshot.png) ### Jeremy Hunnewell Chief Financial Officer [LinkedIn profile for Jeremy Hunnewell (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhunnewell/) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Robert%20Kihm.png?width=200&height=200&name=Robert%20Kihm.png) ### Robert Kihm Chief Technology Officer [LinkedIn profile for Robert Kihm (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkihm/) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Trent_Bailey-Headshot.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=Trent_Bailey-Headshot.jpg) ### Trent Bailey VP of Demand Generation [LinkedIn profile for Trent Bailey (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-bailey-04721b71) ![](https://bluecypress.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Aaron%20Headshot%20(1).png?width=200&height=200&name=Aaron%20Headshot%20(1).png) ### Aaron Wilkerson General Counsel ## Want to work with us? 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