Elevate Forum
High-Energy Strategy Workshops for Ambitious Leaders
Elevate Forum is a monthly strategy series designed for founders, executives, and high-performing professionals to bridge the gap between their vision and daily operational reality.
This dedicated space allows you to build a strategic support network focused on rigorous execution, operational leverage, and the collective fuel needed for your professional growth.
May 2026
Thinking Out Of The Box:
Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Age of AI
Friday, May 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | San Carlos, CA
In the corporate world, summer is often dismissed as "slow season," but for high-performers and leaders, it is actually the Strategic Incubation phase. While the market coasts, we recalibrate.
On May 29, we gather for our final strategic intensive before the summer hiatus. This 90-minute masterclass is designed to install the Entrepreneurial Mindset—the ultimate competitive advantage that AI cannot replicate. Whether you are scaling a venture, navigating a high-stakes career pivot, or auditing your professional standing, this session provides the framework to think like a founder in any environment.
The Outcome for You
For Professionals: Master the "Architecture of Influence" to move beyond execution and into high-level leadership. We will build the case for your next promotion or high-impact role, making your progression the only logical conclusion.
For Career Pivoters & Job Seekers: Turn your resume from a list of past duties into a Strategic Trajectory. We’ll use this summer to recalibrate your history into a future-ready narrative that commands high market value.
For Founders & Owners: Move beyond pitching features. We will build a narrative that positions your venture as a strategic necessity, converting raw data into a story that clients and investors actually believe in.
What We’ll Solve Together
The Agility Protocol: Why the entrepreneurial mindset—failing fast and learning faster—is the only permanent competitive advantage in an AI-driven economy. We are swapping perfection for high-velocity iteration.
The Objectivity Hack: How to stop sounding like a robot and use AI to reveal your Proprietary Human Magic. We’ll use machines to strip away the internal filters that keep you from seeing your own high-caliber stature.
The Strategic Incubation: Practical frameworks to turn your summer headspace into a high-leverage laboratory. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to build your conviction and your business, whether you’re in Hawaii, Japan, or staying local.
The Flow
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | The Masterclass: A fast-paced, intensive on the psychology of innovation. No fluff—just the high-leverage strategy required to prep your "Growth Sabbatical."
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | The Summer Mixer: 30 minutes of intentional connection with the most ambitious women in the Bay Area ecosystem.
Hospitality & Logistics
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 12-2PM
Location: San Carlos (Exact address shared upon registration)
Inclusions: Your registration includes a curated lunch. Coffee and treats are provided as my personal addition to celebrate our community before the break.
Note: This is our final group session of the season until we meet again in September. As I transition to a summer of 1:1 remote intensives and the launch of my new digital home, this is the time to secure your strategy for the third quarter.
About Your Facilitator
Twisha Anand, PhD is a 13-year experienced C-suite executive and high-performance coach. As the founder of Elevate, she specializes in helping leaders build the scaffolding for professional stature and organizational growth. Twisha serves on the board of several organizations in the Bay Area, dedicated to bridging gaps in social capital for the local innovation ecosystem.
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Connecting for Collective Wisdom
In a world flooded with digital content and AI-driven learning, I created Elevate Gather to bring us back to the most human—and powerful—form of growth: learning from one another.
As a deeply involved community member, I meet incredibly bright, mission-driven people every day. These conversations often inspire new ideas, open doors, and offer guidance that doesn’t come from a screen. My goal is to share this discourse and guidance widely, because I believe democratizing knowledge is the most effective way to multiply it. I have received so much from the people around me, and establishing Gather is my way of giving back to our vibrant community.
In our monthly Gathers, entrepreneurs and professionals converge to learn from insightful speakers, engage in meaningful discussions, and build powerful connections. Whether you are a founder, leader, or someone simply curious to grow—there is a seat for you here.
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From Past Attendees
What surprised me most was how much clarity I walked away with. Whether it was a new perspective from a speaker, a vulnerable share from someone in the group, or simply the space to pause and reflect, I always left feeling more connected to myself and to others.
As someone currently on a career break focused on personal and professional growth, I've found Gather with Twisha to be incredibly valuable. She consistently organizes excellent events that bring together women from diverse career stages. It's a fantastic, safe space to share ideas and connect with peers. I'm excited for future events to stay connected and discover new opportunities that align with my evolving interests!