SOCIAL8 debuts private creator and entrepreneur community in the Hamptons

SOCIAL8 launched with a week of private events across the Hamptons, drawing founders, investors, creators and executives as the new membership community looks to build in-person business relationships. A viral interview with Anthony Scaramucci helped push attention to the launch, which drew more than 650,000 views in 48 hours.

Why it matters: - SOCIAL8 is trying to turn high-value networking into a private membership model built around curated introductions, events and relationship development. - The launch signals continued demand for in-person communities that connect founders, investors, executives, creators and brands beyond social media.

What happened: - SOCIAL8 launched this summer with a week of curated events across Southampton, Water Mill, East Hampton and Montauk. - The debut included private dinners, networking gatherings, educational programming, mastermind sessions and founder-focused discussions. - The community was founded by entrepreneur and venture builder Richie Hosein, Netflix’s Owning Manhattan cast member Jordan March and creator Feroz Khan, known online as Khan Journey. - Khan Journey filmed an interview with former White House Communications Director, CNN political commentator and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci on Main Street in Southampton. - The resulting video drew more than 650,000 views in 48 hours.

The details: - The launch events brought together founders, business leaders, creators, investors and industry executives. - Guests came from New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai. - Attendees included television personality Jennifer Aydin, celebrity chef Rossella Rago and entrepreneur Michael Morcos. - Programming included a Miami Chamber of Commerce and Dubai networking reception at Baker House. - Other stops included a personal branding mastermind hosted by Khan Journey, gatherings at Maison Close, visits to the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and Eddie Bogaert’s Art Affair, a dinner at Calissa in Water Mill and a closing event at Talia’s MTK in Montauk. - The membership model centers on curated introductions, private events, educational programming and relationship development. - SOCIAL8 is designed to connect founders, entrepreneurs, creators, investors, executives and brands. - Jordan March is a New York City luxury real estate advisor who has surpassed $1 billion in real estate sales. - Khan Journey’s interview series spans Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and X, and has generated billions of views across social platforms. - Richie Hosein leads FreeHealth.ai, TRE Medical Technology Consultants and 1nfluenc3 Media, and is co-founder of the Global Healthcare Leaders Foundation.

Between the lines: - The launch leans on content as both a marketing engine and a community-building tool. - The Scaramucci interview gave SOCIAL8 an attention spike that extended the launch beyond the Hamptons event circuit. - The founders framed the community as a response to the challenge of building meaningful professional relationships in a digital-first business environment.

What's next: - SOCIAL8 plans to expand programming to New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai. - The organization is likely to keep emphasizing curated in-person events and introductions as its main membership draw.

The bottom line: - SOCIAL8 is betting that exclusive events, creator-led reach and relationship-first networking can power a premium business community across major global hubs.