You bring the experience. We help turn it into something useful to other operators.
Operating Class publishes lessons from founders, executives, operators, specialists, investors, and professionals with meaningful firsthand experience. The standard isn't fame. The standard is: have you actually done something worth teaching?
A slow, edited process. Nothing runs without your review.
- 01Pitch an idea or experience
Submit a short application. Tell us what you've done and the operating lessons you'd bring.
- 02Editorial review
We read every application personally. If your background fits our current editorial direction, we get in touch.
- 03Intro conversation
A short call with the editor to shape the angle and confirm the format.
- 04Interview, draft, or collaboration
You can write the piece yourself, be interviewed, or collaborate with editors. Whichever produces the strongest work.
- 05Editing and fact checking
We edit for clarity and check the details. Nothing runs without your review.
- 06Publication
Your piece goes live on Operating Class. You're credited, linked, and archived.
- 07Distribution and reusable assets
Newsletter feature, social distribution, and reusable links and clips you can share on your own channels.
Real value, honestly stated.
- 01Association with a thoughtful, professional business audience.
- 02Credible, edited publication of the ideas you've earned in practice.
- 03Editorial help shaping your experience into something useful to other operators.
- 04Backlinks and profile links to your site or company where appropriate.
- 05Social distribution and newsletter feature on publication.
- 06Reusable video, audio, or written clips you can share on your own channels.
- 07Authority around a subject you actually understand.
Tell us what you've built.
Every field with an asterisk is required. We read every submission personally. Response typically within two to four weeks.