About
YCL exists to support emerging channel talent and connect young leaders to opportunities, mentorship, and community.
YCL After Dark, our annual Vegas meetup during Channel Partners Expo, 2026
Under 40
Young Channel Leaders (YCL) is a growing community of professionals under 40 working in the technology and telecom channel.
We’re here to create space, visibility, and opportunity for the next generation of channel leadership.
501(c)(3)
We’re proud to be a 501(c)(3), a US nonprofit organization.
We’re dedicated to uplifting young talent and building a stronger, more connected channel community.
Why we exist
The channel is full of opportunity, but young professionals often don’t get the support, exposure, or leadership development they deserve.
We’re changing that.
YCL exists to build a powerful network of rising stars across all roles in the channel: from sales and marketing to engineering, operations, and everything in between.
What we do
Who supports us
YCL is proudly supported by some of the most respected names in the industry who believe in empowering the next generation.
Crexendo · Telarus · NHC · Granite · Dialpad · AVANT · Community WFM · AppDirect · ITEXPO · Quest · Channel Partner Directory · TechnologyAdvisor.com
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