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For CEOs

ACG CEO Circle helps CEOs focus on topics that move the needle: M&A, capital raising and growing company value.

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What's a CEO Circle?

  • A peer advisory group composed of 14-16 CEO members helping each other grow.

  • Meeting monthly in-person for 2.5 hours at a CEO Circle sponsor office  

  • Meetings are moderated by an experienced chair trained by ACG.

  • Members share issues and find solutions following a structured process. 

  • Quarterly expert speakers on topics selected by the members.

  • Culture of authentic sharing, non-solicitation, and confidentiality. 

  • Non-competing members vetted prior to joining.

Power of Peer-to-Peer

CEO members in the ACG CEO Circle share the big benefits of their participation:

Join us in dynamic discussions focusing on M&A, fundraising, and enhancing company value. Benefit from diverse perspectives and unfiltered feedback, gaining fresh insights and innovative solutions. Experience a supportive environment, free from competition and sales pressure, with yearly access to ACG San Diego. Let us support you, provide knowledge, and inspire you as you navigate challenges and forge meaningful connections.

Join a CEO Circle

  • Make better decisions with diverse perspectives from fellow CEOs

  • Participate in dynamic discussions focused on M&A, fundraising, and enhancing company value

  • Receive candid feedback on strategies driving your business

  • Gain insights that can make the difference between success and failure

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Let ACG support you, provide knowledge, and inspire you as you navigate challenges and forge meaningful connections.

What is CEO Circle Sponsorship

A year-long opportunity to:

Foster enduring, high-quality relationships with CEO members by:

  • Hosting monthly meetings of a group in your conference room for a year (10-12 meetings annually)

  • Participating in all group meetings as a member (one membership for a senior expert representative from your firm)

Establish your firm as a strategic partner to help CEOs grow enterprise value by:

  • Extending CEO Circle memberships to clients and prospects

  • Providing expert educational workshops on topics of interest to the members

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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

  • Ability to attend 2.5 hour in-person meeting in San Diego every month

  • Willingness to comply with the rules for the sessions

  • Respect of confidentiality

Sponsor a CEO Circle

Sponsors of CEO Circles experience multiple benefits
  • Enhance your business prospects by cultivating authentic, enduring connections with fellow members of your CEO Circle group through consistent monthly engagements.

  • Set yourself apart from competitors by evolving into a strategic ally, assisting your clients in enhancing their business value.

  • Strengthen your ties with ACG by establishing your company as a beacon of innovation within the community, contributing to the influx of potential opportunities.

  • Expand your client base by extending invitations for CEO Circle participation to prospective clients, showcasing the value of collaboration and networking.

Active CEO Circles

The Pioneer Circle

Started in 2022
Multi-Industry
Co-Sponsored by PBO Advisory Group and Endeavour Bank
Hosted by Knobbe Martens

The Vanguard Circle

Started in 2024
Multi-Industry
Co-Sponsored by Morgan Stanley and Procopio
Hosted by Procopio

The Catalyst Circle

Under formation
Women CEOs / Multi-Industry
Sponsorships available

New CEO Circles Under Discussion

Portfolio companies owned by private equity
Small public companies
Founder-managed companies with young CEOs
Industry-specific circles (in partnership with other trade associations)
Custom groups (in partnership with sponsors)

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