About Decade 1
Decade 1 was founded in Orange County in 2026 around a simple idea: the years immediately after college can shape so much of what comes next, yet there are few communities designed specifically for that stage of life.
We wanted to create something that went beyond traditional networking. Decade 1 is built around meaningful relationships, practical learning, shared experiences, and opportunities to give back. Our goal is to help members grow personally, professionally, and financially while creating ways for them to use their time, skills, and resources to support the broader community.
Our Mission
Decade 1 is a nonprofit community of young professionals in Southern California committed to developing the next generation of financially literate leaders. Through accessible financial literacy programs, mentorship, philanthropy, and professional engagement, the Corporation equips young professionals and recent graduates with practical knowledge and supports nonprofit organizations that expand educational and career opportunities for the next generation.
Our Vision
Decade 1's vision is to become Southern California's defining early-career nonprofit community: a trusted network where young professionals build financial confidence, meaningful relationships, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to service while helping the next generation access educational and professional opportunities.
The Meaning Behind Our Mark
The Hull
The hull represents the foundation of stability and resilience
The Vessel
The sailboat at the heart of the mark: forward motion grounded by stability.
The Sails
… while the sails catch the wind of purpose, exploration, and growth
Our Foundation
Three pillars shape our community.
Growth
We invest in ourselves and one another through learning, mentorship, and shared experiences that build financial confidence and professional capability.
Contribution
We direct our time, knowledge, and resources toward service and philanthropy that expands opportunity for the next generation.
Connection
We create meaningful relationships rooted in trust, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to one another’s success.