10 Best Business Independent Communities (Updated Jun 2026)

10 Business communities on Independent Platforms

Updated 6/12/2026

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#1
Starter Story
Learn how people are starting successful businesses. 4,000+ case studies with founders who built their businesses to thousands of customers.
235K members
Forum
Perks
Newsletter
Paid
Tools
13 views / month
#2
Founders and Mentors
We are a network of communities that support startups. We run courses, workshops and events for founders, mentors and supporters. Our communities work together on a weekly basis, creating value for their members.
1K members
Forum
Chat
Pairing
Perks
Events
9 views / month
#3
#EventProfs
#EventProfs Community is the private community where event professionals can exchange ideas, ask for help, and connect with other event professionals online. Come join a community of like-minded #eventprofs where you can ask questions about how to create the best event experiences today. Whether you need help finding a vendor, or want to talk about a strategy for increasing audience engagement. This is the space for you, friend!
Forum
Perks
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Paid
10 views / month
#4
Intch
Intch is a professional networking tool made for executives, experts, founders and investors to expand their networks in a goal-oriented way. Powered by 100k community of professionals help each other with requests or introduce people who can, and develop strong professional ties.
100K members
Chat
Apply
Newsletter
Jobs
4 views / month
#5
JohnnyDoe.is
JohnnyDoe.is is an uncensored forum for independent thinkers who want unfiltered discussions on crypto, geopolitics, offshore banking, health, and power strategies. It’s a space without algorithms, moderators, or corporate propaganda—just sharp conversation and practical knowledge. Members range from entrepreneurs to privacy advocates, all focused on freedom, resilience, and winning in a rigged world.
32K members
Forum
8 views / month
#6
Sofie
Invite only IRL founder community in San Francisco
70 members
Forum
Events
#7
Kronos Community
The UKG Kronos Community is a central hub for users to access support, share ideas, and collaborate with a network of peers and product experts.
Forum
5 views / month
#8
Anaplan Community
The Anaplan Community is an online space for users to find answers, share solutions, and connect with other planning and modeling experts.
Forum
6 views / month
#9
Fractional Connections Community
A vetted community for fractional and outsourced executives to collaborate.
Forum
2 views / month
#10
Fractional Leadership Alliance
An association focused on advancing the fractional leadership industry globally.
Forum
2 views / month

All Business communities

Business
83 communities for Business Owners
4K / mo
Business, 83 communities, 4K views per month including community pages

FAQ

: A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.
: Hive Index lists 10 Business independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are massive (20%) or small (10%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Business topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.
: Forum is the most common (90%). Others that show up often include member perks and newsletter. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: 7 of 10 (70%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Starter Story, Founders and Mentors, #EventProfs, and Intch first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Starter Story and JohnnyDoe.is have the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.
: This page was last updated 6/12/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.