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Completing Your Profile: First Steps After Joining
A complete profile builds trust and helps chapter members understand who you are and what you do. Here is everything you need to fill in after joining.
Why Your Profile Matters
When a chapter member receives an introduction request from you — or when they browse the member directory — your profile is the first thing they see. An incomplete profile signals that you are not fully engaged on the platform, which can reduce the likelihood of members responding to your requests or posting Gives on your behalf.
A complete, detailed profile does the opposite. It tells a clear story: who you are, what your business does, and what kind of introductions would be genuinely valuable to you. It gives the person on the other end of an introduction request enough context to say yes with confidence.
Accessing Your Profile Settings
To update your profile, click your name or avatar in the top navigation bar and select "Profile," or navigate directly to /profile from the dashboard.
The profile page is divided into sections. You can update each field individually — changes are saved when you click the Save button at the bottom of the relevant section.
Full Name
Use your full professional name — the name you go by in business contexts. This is the name that will appear on your Gives, introduction requests, and the chapter leaderboard.
Avoid using nicknames or initials unless that is genuinely how you are known in your professional community. Clarity builds trust.
Business Name
Enter the name of your current business or employer. If you run multiple businesses, use the one that is most relevant to the connections you are seeking through Golden Connects.
Your business name appears beneath your full name in the member directory and on your give cards, giving other members immediate context for who you are and what you represent.
Designation
Your designation is your role or title — Founder, Managing Director, Sales Head, Independent Consultant, etc.
Be specific and honest. A vague title like "Business Professional" communicates nothing. A clear title like "Co-Founder, SaaS Products" immediately tells other members what you do and whether a connection might be relevant to them.
Industry
Select the industry that best describes your primary business. This helps members filter the directory and Gives by sector, and ensures your profile appears in relevant searches.
If your business spans multiple industries, choose the one that represents the majority of your work or the one where you most actively seek referrals.
City
Select your city from the dropdown. Location is used to help members understand whether a give or an introduction is geographically relevant to them.
If you operate across multiple cities, select the one where your primary office or base of operations is.
Phone Number
Your phone number is visible to other chapter members only — it is not shown publicly. Adding it makes it easier for members to reach out directly when they want to discuss a potential introduction.
This field is optional but recommended. Chapters where members can contact each other directly tend to move faster and build stronger relationships.
Changing Your Password
If you want to change your password, scroll to the Security section of the profile page. Enter your current password, then enter and confirm your new password. Your new password must be at least 8 characters.
If you have forgotten your current password, log out and use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it via email.
What Happens After You Save
Changes to your profile take effect immediately. Other members who view your profile will see the updated information right away.
Your profile information is also used across the platform — your name appears on your Gives, your business name appears in the member directory, and your city appears on give cards. Keeping this information current ensures that every interaction on the platform reflects who you are accurately.
Created by Mohnish
Last updated: April 10, 2026