David Homan

David Homan is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, composer, and globally recognized community builder.

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Hilmarie Hutchison

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In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with David Homan to explore the true power of relationships and why meaningful connection is often the most overlooked asset in leadership, business, and life. As the founder of a global community of over 2,500 superconnectors, David shares how authentic relationships are built through trust, generosity, and consistent action rather than transactions or networking tactics.

David reflects on several defining moments that shaped his worldview, from a serious childhood illness that left him struggling with social anxiety to navigating the aftermath of the Bernie Madoff scandal while leading a multinational foundation. These experiences taught him the importance of resilience, personal responsibility, and judging people by their actions rather than their promises.

The conversation dives into the principles behind his bestselling book Orchestrating Connection, including why most people approach networking the wrong way, how leaders can build deeper and more intentional relationships, and why asking for help is often harder than offering it. David also shares the vision behind SOAR Connect, a relationship technology platform designed to help people build trust-based networks while protecting privacy and authenticity.

At its core, this episode is about connection with purpose. David’s insights remind us that lasting success is rarely built alone. It comes from showing up for others, creating trust through action, and having the courage to ask for what truly matters.

David Homan

Author of Orchestrating Connection | Founder of SOAR Connect | Community Builder & Superconnector

David Homan is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, composer, and globally recognized community builder. He is the author of Orchestrating Connection and the founder of SOAR Connect, a relationship technology platform focused on helping people build stronger, trust-based professional and personal networks.

Over the course of his career, David has cultivated a global community of more than 2,500 influential leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, family office executives, philanthropists, entertainers, and changemakers. Known as a “connector of connectors,” he specializes in creating meaningful introductions, fostering collaboration, and helping individuals and organizations unlock opportunities through authentic relationships.

David’s work is driven by a belief that generosity, trust, and intentionality are the foundations of long-term success. Through his writing, speaking, coaching, and technology ventures, he continues to help leaders transform the way they build relationships, create impact, and strengthen communities around the world.

“I had to take responsibility for something, even if it wasn’t my fault that it had occurred in the first place.”

David Homan

“I started to understand that everyone has something that they have gone through, most of us afraid to share it, that has formed how we act in this world. And the most gracious, kind people I’ve met have embraced that adversity.”
David Homan