What's a CEO Circle?


  • A CEO Circle is a moderated monthly meeting focused on M&A, capital raising and growing company value. The chair leads a group of 16 CEOs in a peer-to-peer format. They discuss member issues, find solutions, and collaborate to hold each other accountable to implement the solutions.
  • The chair fosters a culture of authentic sharing. There are no hidden agendas. What’s shared in a CEO Circle is held in the strictest confidence.
  • CEO Circle members are carefully vetted to avoid competitors becoming part of the same group. Sales pitches and solicitation are not allowed.
  • Being a CEO can be a lonely and isolating. A CEO Circle membership mitigates this. It provides a kitchen cabinet of peer advisors that often result in the formation of personal friendships that last a lifetime.

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    CEO members in the ACG CEO Circle tell us the big benefits of their participation include:

  • Focus on topics that move the needle: M&A, capital raising and growing company value.
  • Diverging views allow for robust discussions.
  • Unvarnished feedback from peer CEOs
  • Exposure of blind spots.
  • New and fresh perspectives on major issues.
  • Creative solutions.
  • Better decisions.
  • Empowerment through peer accountability.
  • Warm, friendly, safe environment.
  • No competitors.
  • No pressure, no sales pitches, or hidden agendas.
  • Annual Membership in ACG San Diego included.
  • Feel supported, educated and inspired.
  • Get unstuck. Find clarity.
  • Develop meaningful, lifelong personal friendships.

    • Sponsor a CEO Circle


    Sponsors of CEO Circles experience multiple benefits including:


  • Drive new business by developing meaningful, long-term relationships with the members of your CEO Circle group through regular monthly interactions.
  • Differentiate From Your Competition by becoming as a strategic partner to help your clients grow the value of their business.
  • Deepen your partnership with ACG by positioning your company as a thought leader in the ACG community and help drive deal flow.
  • Attract new clients by offering the CEO Circle participation to new prospects.

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    For ACG Sponsors

  • A CEO Circle annual sponsorship provides the sponsor an opportunity to host a CEO Circle group in one of their conference rooms for a one-year period. A CEO Circle group is composed of 16 CEOs who meet monthly (10-12 times a year). An expert member representing the sponsor becomes a member of the group and participates in the group discussions.
  • Each CEO circle group is led by a chair provided by ACG. The sponsor provides an administrative person to assist the moderator and is allowed to attend the group meetings as well.
  • A CEO Circle sponsorship is an opportunity to develop long lasting, high-quality relationships with the CEO members and become their trusted advisor.
  • Sponsors can offer memberships to their clients and prospects thus positioning their firm as a long-term strategic partner provides value add to help CEOs grow the value of their companies.

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    Active San Diego Circles

    Procopio


    San Diego CEO Circle

    Industries
    Multi-Industry
    Sponsor
    Procopio
    Session
    1/1/23 - 1/1/24
    Enrollment
    11/23

    Procopio Group

    Endeavor/PBO


    San Diego CEO Circle

    Industries
    Multi-Industry
    Sponsors
    Endeavor Bank and PBO Advisory
    Session
    10/24/23 - 9/26/24
    Enrollment
    Open Now

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    Join a CEO Circle


  • Joining a CEO Circle Group gives you access to 16 to 20 CEOs from non-competing industries that meet monthly, moderated by a qualified Chair.
  • The Chair leads a process of surfacing issues that are important to individual CEOs. For example, CEO issues might include selecting an investment banker, raising capital, working with an advisory board, structuring retention agreements for key employees, choosing a deal team, etc.
  • The CEO Circle Group collectively supports the CEO with suggestions, advice, and experiences that can guide the CEO to solve issues and move forward.
  • Group discussions are active, exciting, engaging, and confidential.
  • CEOs walk away with insights to make better strategic decisions, and move their business forward.
  • The Chair will occasionally add specialized expert speakers to educate the group about critical topics that can have a direct impact on successful M&A outcomes.

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    Nominate a
    Qualified CEO


    The process begins by nominating a CEO for vetting and consideration to join a CEO Circle.

    Nominations can come from a trusted M&A advisor, sponsor, staff member, fellow CEO, or ACG member.

    Requirements for CEOs
  • CEOs or business owners
  • Annual revenues in excess of $5 Million
  • For Life Sciences and MedTech companies, a minimum of 10 employees
  • Companies headquartered in San Diego County
  • CEOs who are willing to comply with the rules for sessions
  • Regular attendance of monthly meetings is a requirement