Become a Responsible Leader in AI

You can become a SWARM Fellow to be recognized for clear thinking, ethical judgment, and credible influence. Embed yourself in a high-trust, global network of practitioners that spans disciplines and communities, enabling meaningful collaboration and shared sense-making beyond the hype.

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Step into Credible AI Leadership

Many practitioners who’ve worked with AI technologies since before 2020 are driven by community, credibility, and the compounding power of network effects.

The SWARM Community emphasizes legitimacy over hype, and membership reflects earned participation — not passive access.

By joining the SWARM Fellows program and community, you’ll learn how to step into credible AI leadership and maximize the value of integrating into a true community of practice.

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Testimonials

"Keeps me plugged into what's actually happening in AI..."

"The SWARM community has been pivotal for me, it's where I co-host SWARMathon (and host my own podcast, DESIGNathon), which keeps me plugged into what's actually happening in AI and has seriously boosted my visibility as someone leading the conversation around multimodal design. I've met brilliant people from every corner of the AI space, and their events are next-level, teaching work that's made me sharper while genuinely building community in a field that can feel isolating."― Anne Cantera, Sr. Product Designer, Conversational AI

"Intellectually rewarding and genuinely collaborative experience..."

"Being part of the SWARM community is an intellectually rewarding and genuinely collaborative experience. It’s a rare environment where deep expertise in AI, ML, and semantics meets real-world execution, enabling meaningful exchange, accelerated learning, and tangible impact. SWARM consistently brings together people who don’t limit themselves to discussing the future of technology, but actively build it."― Beatrice Gamba, Head of Innovation at WordLift

"SWARM is tackling problems I care deeply about..."

"Since joining SWARM, I’ve found a space where I can fully lean into the growth I’ve built—pivoting from academia into an AI path that blends everything I love studying. The partnerships here have been invaluable: people who are easygoing yet grounded, passionate, and exceptionally talented, bringing immeasurable quality to every collaboration. One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve gained through SWARM is tackling problems I care deeply about and making real impact in the communities that have shaped me."― Dr. Jess Mendoza, AI & Human Experience Specialist

"SWARM created a platform... [that operates] in ways that spark real professional partnerships"

"Being part of SWARM's "AI Infused: Women in AI" book opened unexpected doors. My co-presenter at LocWorld in Monterey discovered my work through this beautifully curated collection, leading to a meaningful collaboration that extended far beyond the pages. SWARM created a platform that doesn't just showcase diverse voices in AI—it connects readers with contributors in ways that spark real professional partnerships."― Katrina Montinola, Lead of the Practical AI Practice at 2GO Advisory Group

"SWARM has been a genuine catalyst for me..."

"SWARM has been a genuine catalyst for me. After giving a couple of presentations and sticking around for the conversations, I ended up meeting a steady stream of sharp, generous people—and even made a few real friends along the way. Thanks to Joaquin’s thoughtful hosting, the community itself played a big role in helping me land my latest role."― Dr. Stratos Kontopoulos, Knowledge Graph Engineer at Choreograph
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Joaquin Melara, Founder of the SWARM Community

I’ve been a professional technologist for over a decade, and I genuinely love what I do. Through community-building and helping people execute with clarity and focus, I stay connected to the bleeding edge of technology while supporting others in reaching their personal and professional goals.

A lot of people in the AI space want to grow intentionally, but aren’t sure how to do it through a community— so their learning, networking, and career development stay ad-hoc.

I’m here to share what I’ve learned over the past six years of content creation, community-building, and event production so you can move with more clarity, achieve better outcomes, and enjoy the process of building your path in a high-trust, supportive space.

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Act Today, Risk-Free

You can rest assured that Joaquin personally guarantees this program and community will permanently change your life and professional career.

Joaquin stands behind this community so strongly that if you complete the 91-day program and don’t gain real value from it, we’ll give you a hassle-free, no-questions-asked refund.

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Sign-Up in 2 Easy Steps

STEP 1:
To sign up, click any of the big orange buttons to book a call. We’ll talk through your interest in joining the community, who referred you, and what you’d like to get out of the experience.

STEP 2:
After the initial call, we’ll send you a link to purchase access to the SWARM Fellows Program and community. Then we will begin getting you involved in community activities and provide warm introductions to existing members.

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Hundreds of Outcomes since October 2023

We’ve focused on creating open spaces for deep topic exploration and constructive discussion. The ethos of SWARM has always been to elevate and lived experience.

A few indicators of the community’s impact so far include:

1. 261+ speakers featured through SWARM events and media
2. 64+ podcast episodes produced
3. 15 virtual events planned, produced, and promoted
4. 2 free independent publications hand-crafted and released

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Frequently Asked Questions

For more information regarding the SWARM Fellows program and the SWARM Community membership, including payment, duration, dates, and criteria for new members you can navigate to the FAQ page.

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