YPO Connect vs New REF Global

Better Leaders Through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange™ Experience all your YPO connections in one place. Now you have a single contact point for connecting with your YPO chapter, networks, events and peers anywhere in the world. Stay in the know from anywhere with seamless access across all your devices. Replacing our previous platform, Exchange, Connect delivers a faster, easier and smarter experience. It’s faster. Accelerate everything you do with this 100% cloud-native platform. Deeper connections, instantly. • Browse professional profiles of fellow members. • Meet new members, add them to your contacts and connect swiftly—without leaving the platform. No-wait notifications and contacts. • Quickly tap into communities you know, or create new ones. • Get instant alerts when others respond to your posts or to comments made by other contacts you follow. Secure, split-second in-app messaging. • Start a conversation straight away without leaving Connect. • Create messenger groups with multiple members. • Share conversations and content within your trusted community of YPO peers. It’s easier. A new intuitive interface and enhanced refinement tools streamline everything you do. No-sweat searches, discoveries and connections • Create custom shortcuts to frequently used connections, information and content • Find and be found in a snap: Use Connect to locate fellow YPOers and their businesses near you and let them find you. Everything you want and nothing that you don’t. • Simply adjust the frequency of communications and the type of information you want to receive. • Customize notifications to stay on top of the best of YPO content, news and information.   It’s smarter. An AI-infused recommendation engine learns what you like for a more personalized, relevant experience. Machine learning and AI, cleverly combined. • A smart recommendation engine auto-learns your usage patterns and interests. • Get personalized recommendations about the people, events and content most meaningful to you.

The REF Global app is where our community of business leaders connects, shares, and grows together. It’s a simple, intuitive space that keeps you close to the people, ideas, and conversations that matter — wherever you are. Inside the app, you can join spaces by topic or territory, exchange insights in real time, explore upcoming events, and connect directly with other members. Whether it’s a quick message, a shared learning, or an open question — this is where meaningful interaction happens. You’ll receive personalized updates based on your interests and region, so you always stay informed about what’s most relevant to you. More than just a platform, it’s a living space designed for connection, collaboration, and leadership that thrives through community.