CORE:

New York City-based CORE: describes itself as “modern, playful, inventive, and above all, welcoming.” It provides a network for leaders across a range of industries, including media, fashion, sports, business and technology, and access to number of lifestyle partners, so members can access entertainment, transportation and travel options unavailable to the general public.

The club charges a $50,000 registration fee and $17,000 per-year membership fee, according to Entrepreneur. Famous members are said to include Sir Richard Branson, Google’s Eric Schmidt, Richard Dawkins, Roger Goodell, Kenneth Cole and Howard Schultz.