Hi, I'm Joe Che

I am the founder of The Connection Map, the first comprehensive framework for mapping and simplifying human connections.

I’ve dedicated the past 30 years of my life to building Communities & Businesses around the globe, both learning and teaching about personal & business development as well as human connection. In doing so, I have been gathering the best practices from some of the world’s leading experts in communication, intimacy, romantic connections, and more.

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The Birth of The Connection Map

As I built businesses and communities, I started noticing patterns in my connections—both personal and professional.

I realized that sometimes I misread what a connection truly was. I lacked a tool to see it clearly.

As someone who’s neurodivergent, I needed a system to help me visualize my connections and recognize when a relationship was actually aligned with my desires.

That’s why I created The Connection Map—to give myself and others a way to:

✅ Recognize the qualities of a connection

✅ Visualize it in a structured way

✅ Use both logic and intuition to navigate relationships

This tool has transformed how I engage with people, make decisions, and invest my energy.

Now, I want to share it with the world.

Mission

My mission is to bring more happiness and fulfillment into the world by up-leveling human connection and revolutionizing the language of relationships.

I support heart centered leaders to gain Extraordinary Alignment, so they can make a big impact in the world.

Vision

My vision is to inspire environments where individuals lead radically expressed, aligned, happy, and fulfilled lives, enabling them to create huge positive impact.

A life long search for Extraordinary Alignment

I have been on a lifelong search to create a career and lifestyle I love. I’ve built multiple businesses—some successful, some failures—but every step was about getting closer to freedom and alignment.

At one point, I spent 18 years running a business training Fortune 500 CEOs and thousands of people in New York City on business processes and efficiency. But alongside that, I was building creative communities, throwing events, and exploring deeper connection work.

Over time, I realized:

The more I followed what I truly cared about, the more successful those projects became.
When I focused on automation and passive income, I gained more freedom.
When I prioritized healthy relationships and communication, my happiness skyrocketed. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others create this kind of alignment.

These pillars support Extraordinary Alignment

At the heart of my work is Extraordinary Alignment—the state where your relationships, career, and communication flow effortlessly because they are fully in sync with who you are. When alignment is present, life upgrades. When it’s missing, friction arises. Everything I offer is designed to help you find and strengthen this alignment in three key areas:

Communication

Clarity & skilled communication is the key to stronger relationships, leadership, and self-expression. Whether in personal relationships or business, the way you express yourself determines the quality of your connections. Through courses, coaching, and frameworks like The Connection Map, I help people refine their communication to be effortless, authentic, and powerful.

Career

Work isn’t just about making a living—it’s about creating something that aligns with your purpose and allows you to have the lifestyle you dream of. I guide entrepreneurs and professionals in building careers and businesses that fuel their passion, leveraging mentorship, accelerators, and strategy consulting to turn ideas into thriving ventures. Success isn’t just financial; it’s about alignment with what truly drives you.

Connection

Connection shapes everything—your relationships, friendships, and the communities you build. Using The Connection Map, I help you uncover the unseen dynamics of your connections so you can create deeper, more fulfilling bonds with the right people. Whether through mentorship, courses, or immersive experiences, you’ll gain the tools to navigate your connections with clarity and confidence.

About Me.

Whether it’s in connections, business, or personal growth, the right alignment transforms everything. That’s why I created The Connection Map—a framework that deciphers human connection and gives you the tools to build deeper, more fulfilling relationships.

This site is your gateway to that alignment. Take the quiz to gain clarity on your connections, join a course or mentorship to upgrade your mission, communication and leadership, or immerse yourself in transformational experiences through retreats and festivals. My background spans tech, real estate, education, and large-scale communities—and connection is at the heart of it all. Below, you’ll find the journey that’s shaped me and the work I do to help others thrive. For full length, go to my LinkedIn.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Founder – The Connection Map (2023–Present)

Founder – Bali Bloom Festival 2020- present

Founder Heliconia Cantik Ventures (2021–Present, Bali, Indonesia)

Developed a groundbreaking framework for mapping human relationships and connection dynamics
Created a language for categorizing and improving relationships, similar to Myers-Briggs but focused on interpersonal bonds

Launched the world’s first contributor-owned, co-created festivalBuilt an international festival model focused on collaboration and shared experiences

Business consulting and real estate investment firm. Focus on short-term rental acquisitions, land banking, and strategic investment

Founder – Iron Amethyst Holdings (2017–Present)

Private investment and business development group

Hospitality & Real Estate

Partner & Investor Lead – Glamp Nusa (2022–Present, Bali, Indonesia)

Luxury clifftop resort with 40 tented villas
Leads capital raising, investor relations, and development strategy

Founder – Bali Beach Glamp (2020–Present, Bali, Indonesia)

Beachfront resort combining eco-living with luxury accommodations

Founder – Tierra Social (2019–2023, Tulum, Mexico)

Led real estate development and community-driven living projects

Tech, Education & Business Consulting

Founder – NYIM Training (1999–2017, NYC, USA)

Founder – Circulate (2020–2022)

Founder – VRVR (2015–2017, NYC, USA)

Founder – JUJU VAPE (2018–2019)

Premier corporate training company focused on data analytics, programming, and business skills

Created a collaborative newsletter platform for content-sharing and audience engagement

Virtual reality and 360° video production company

Innovator in the vaping industry, later sold the company

Community & Experience Development

Founder – Lightning Society (2015–2023, NYC, USA)

Founder – LS1 Co-Living (2016–2023, NYC, USA)

Founder – Chaos Cooking (2009–2023, Global)

Community Leader – Couchsurfing NYC (2006–2011, NYC, USA)

Founder – OneChord (1995–2000, NYC, USA)

Built a highly immersive experiential co-living community in Brooklyn

Developed innovative co-living spaces for community-focused urban living

Created an international community-based cooking movement

Led one of the largest international traveler communities in the world

Created a live music and community space for emerging artists and musicians
Community building, event curation, and fostering creative collaboration

Festival & Workshop Facilitation

Founder – VEZA Life & Business Accelerator (Global)

Hosts entrepreneurial and business growth retreats

Retreat Leader – I Am Creation Retreats (Dubai, Singapore, Bali)

Focused on personal transformation, connection, and leadership development

Core Member – Disorient Collective (2006–2012, NYC, USA)

Part of a renowned sound, visual art, and performance collective that combined music, performance, and immersive environments
Shaped large-scale festival and community experiences

Hi, I'm Joe Che