A few years back, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke openly about executive isolation. “It’s sort of a lonely job,” he said, but he wasn’t looking for sympathy. The sentiment that it’s lonely at the top rings true for many digital leaders. While some are able to find solace in communities such as AIGA, AAF or PRSA, there aren’t a whole lot of options for digital shop owners, project managers, design leaders or operations leads.

Warren Wilansky, Founder and President of Plank, knows the feeling. Back in 2012, he was roaming different events and realizing he was the only owner in the room. But an unexpected email changed everything for him—and for Carl Smith, who went from a Bureau event attendee to Bureau owner at large. Tune in to hear about the Bureau’s early days and how the community has evolved to help digital leaders—and even digital competitors—become trusted allies and friends.