About Rocket Masterminds
Rocket Masterminds grew from a simple belief: even the most experienced leaders benefit from a trusted circle of people who challenge their thinking, share their experiences, and genuinely care about their success.
Rooted in California's Central Coast, we bring together leaders from different industries to navigate challenges, discover new perspectives, and grow—both professionally and personally.
Through our CEO Masterminds and RocketExecs Leadership Circle, we help leaders build stronger businesses, develop their teams, and lead more fulfilling lives.
Uta Birkmayer, Founder
Uta Birkmayer, Founder
Uta Birkmayer, Founder
Founder & Chair
Uta brings more than 30 years of international business, hospitality, and leadership experience to Rocket Masterminds. Having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the United States, she brings a broad perspective and a deep curiosity about people, organizations, and what makes them thrive.
Since 2016, she has facilit
Founder & Chair
Uta brings more than 30 years of international business, hospitality, and leadership experience to Rocket Masterminds. Having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the United States, she brings a broad perspective and a deep curiosity about people, organizations, and what makes them thrive.
Since 2016, she has facilitated confidential CEO conversations, challenged conventional thinking, and helped leaders navigate complex business and personal decisions.
Known for her energetic, down-to-earth style, Uta combines candid conversations, strategic thinking, visual facilitation, and practical leadership development.
She believes great leadership begins with authenticity—and that even the most accomplished leaders benefit from people who challenge them, support them, and have their backs.
Scott Benner
Uta Birkmayer, Founder
Uta Birkmayer, Founder
Volunteer KPI & Finance Advisor
Scott brings his passion for finance, investing, and business performance to Rocket Masterminds. He generously shares his expertise to help members better understand their numbers, identify meaningful KPIs, and make more informed business decisions.
A valued friend and supporter of the group, Scott contribu
Volunteer KPI & Finance Advisor
Scott brings his passion for finance, investing, and business performance to Rocket Masterminds. He generously shares his expertise to help members better understand their numbers, identify meaningful KPIs, and make more informed business decisions.
A valued friend and supporter of the group, Scott contributes his time and knowledge because he enjoys helping business leaders succeed.
What is a Mastermind Group?
Historic Roots
A mastermind brings together people who learn from one another's experiences, challenge each other's thinking, and help one another grow.
Unlike networking groups or traditional training programs, masterminds are built on trust, confidentiality, and genuine peer relationships. Everyone contributes, and everyone benefits.
At Rocket Masterminds, we bring together leaders from different industries and backgrounds because fresh perspectives often lead to the best ideas.
Different experiences. Shared challenges. Better thinking together.
Napoleon Hill popularized the mastermind concept in his 1937 book Think and Grow Rich.