our ethos

We're not your average networking group - we're a force to be reckoned with.

We believe in the power of young professionals to shape the future. 

We're a community of passionate individuals who value social growth, personal and professional development, civic engagement, and community involvement. 

We're committed to transforming Hartford into a vibrant and inclusive city that's defined by innovation and resilience. 

Together, we're creating a brighter future for ourselves, our community, and the world.

we are hype

MEET OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

Mia Sinatro

HYPE Executive Director

Jesse Imse

HYPE Board Chair

Leadership Committee

Who is on it?

How is it structured?

The Leadership Committee is led by the committee’s Chair. The committee’s strategic direction is steered by HYPE Executive Director.

What is their role?

The HYPE Leadership Committee is member led by HYPE hustlers, the movers, and shakers, future Connecticut leaders, with strong networks and a love for our Capital city. These individuals are dedicated, inclusive, and collaborative with a shared passion for the young professional experience in Hartford.

The Leadership Committee assists in the planning, promotion, and execution of HYPE events.

Want to get involved?

Applications for the 2023 committee are closed. 2024 committee applications will open in October, 2023. Click below to let the HYPE Chair know you’re interested.

FAQs

  • A come as you are, experienced based networking group, designed for the modern young professional.

  • Our goal is to provide metro Hartford’s budding leaders with the real Hartford through innovative events, network access, and opportunities for regional impact

  • HYPE operates as an initiative of the MetroHartford Alliance’s (MHA), an economic development organization focused on the Hartford Region. As the MHA’s hipper, younger sibling, HYPE is focused on supporting MHA’s talent retention goals.

  • The MetroHartford Alliance (MHA) is an investor-based economic development partnership focused on business development, talent retention, ensuring a strong urban core, and promoting the Hartford Region.

  • An Economic Development Organization (EDO) plays a vital role in driving the growth of businesses and industries in a region. Their mission is to create more jobs, attract business investment, and boost the overall economic well-being of the area. EDOs enhance the quality of life for everyone, creating opportunities that benefit all generations.

  • The MHA has four initiatives: CT Health Council, CT Insurance & Financial Services, Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and HYPE

Join HYPE

Corporate Membership

Some MetroHartford Alliance investors get free HYPE membership. If you work for one of these companies, you can claim your free membership.

Individual Membership

Don’t work for a company that has free HYPE membership? No worries, we got you. Click below to register for an individual HYPE membership.