Adult Camp
A groundbreaking retreat concept combining intellectual honesty with the magic of summer camps
About Adult Camp
Adult Camp is a groundbreaking retreat concept that reinvents how high-achieving professionals connect, learn, and grow. As the Founder, CEO, and CTO, I transformed the traditional networking event model by creating an immersive experience that combines intellectual stimulation with the magic of childhood summer camps.
Key Experience Offerings
Adult Camp delivers a unique blend of professional development and authentic connection through:
- Unconference Sessions: Peer-to-peer learning experiences facilitating knowledge exchange among industry leaders.
- Physical-Mental Integration: Curated activities including hiking, yoga, and sports tournaments to energize both body and mind.
- Creative Connection Spaces: Thoughtfully designed environments for authentic networking, from journaling cafés to blind wine tastings.
- Intellectual Discourse: Safe spaces for deep conversations and vulnerability among peers who understand each other's challenges.
Key Highlights
- Designed and executed a highly effective go-to-market strategy that achieved complete sellout within one month through purely organic channels
- Led the end-to-end project management of the retreat, hosting 30+ visionaries in a mountain town in Panama
- Achieved an exceptional Net Promoter Score of 9.8, validating the innovative approach to professional community building
- Developed and implemented the entire technical infrastructure supporting seamless event execution
- Created a scalable operational framework combining structured learning with strategic play elements
Applied Expertise
- Strategic Planning: Applied go-to-market expertise gained from roles at Cyfrin and Surge Women
- Community Building: Utilized community management experience from Developer Relations leadership
- Educational Design: Incorporated teaching methodologies from Le Wagon Coding Bootcamp experience
- Project Management: Implemented Agile frameworks learned through professional certifications
- International Operations: Drew from global experience across 60+ countries and diplomatic background
Impact and Innovation
Adult Camp successfully addressed a critical gap in the professional development space by:
- Creating a "third place" separate from work and home where leaders could authentically connect
- Establishing a new category in the retreat industry that bridges intellectual discourse with experiential learning
- Developing a replicable model for fostering meaningful relationships among high-achieving professionals
- Demonstrating that immersive, phone-free experiences can catalyze both personal and professional growth
Conclusion
Adult Camp represents a successful fusion of my diverse skill set - from technical implementation to community building, from educational design to international operations. The venture's rapid sellout and exceptional NPS score validate its innovative approach to professional development and community building in Latin America's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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