Origin Story
Early in her career, CIRKEL Founder Charlotte Japp noticed a huge gap between the 20-somethings she worked with and baby boomers like her parents.
Older workers had decades of experience, but were forced to retire or start secondary careers due to ageist hiring trends. Her friends and colleagues wanted career mentorship, while her parents and their friends were looking for new skills and trend reports to stay competitive in their careers.
Enter CIRKEL, a platform connecting a community of professionals ages 20-70+ who connect for two-way career support and mentorship. CIRKEL also works with businesses to unite the 5-generation workforce.
Together with people who believe in the mission of intergenerational work and culture, CIRKEL is showing the world that there is always room to learn, teach, and grow throughout life.
When generations come together, everyone benefits.
The Team
Charlotte Japp
Founder
Jun Yung
Co-Founder & Operations
Shelly Whitehead
Community Manager
Derrick Chiu
Community Manager
Cat Shi
Marketing & Partnerships
Emily Clay
Community Engagement
