CEO Circle

CEO Circle helps CEOs focus on what moves the needle: M&A, capital raising, and growing company value.

What's a CEO Circle?
A peer advisory group of 14–16 CEOs who meet monthly in person (2.5 hours) at a sponsor's office, guided by an ACG-trained chair. Members work through real issues using a structured process and hear from expert speakers quarterly, in a culture of authentic sharing, non-solicitation, and confidentiality — all members are vetted so no competitors join the same group.

Why join: Dynamic discussions on M&A, fundraising, and company value. Diverse perspectives and unfiltered feedback in a supportive, pressure-free environment — plus a year of ACG San Diego membership included.

Nominate a Qualified CEO
Nominations can come from a trusted M&A advisor, sponsor, staff member, fellow CEO, or ACG member. Candidates should be:

• CEOs or business owners with $5M+ in annual revenue
• Able to attend a monthly 2.5-hour in-person meeting in San Diego
• Willing to follow session guidelines and respect confidentiality

About ACG San Diego
Joining a CEO Circle automatically includes ACG San Diego membership — addressing the isolation of leadership with candid peer feedback, quarterly expert panels, and a no-solicitation environment to sanity-check ideas, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting friendships.

What members get:

• CEO Circle: peer accountability, a safe/no-competitor environment, no sales pitches, and ACG San Diego membership included
• ACG San Diego: exclusive events, member discounts, Capital Conference access, member directory, Middle Market Growth® Magazine + GrowthTV, and partner offers

For Sponsors
A CEO Circle sponsorship means hosting a group of 16–20 CEOs monthly for a year, with a senior exec from your team as a member and an ACG-provided chair running the meeting — positioning you as a trusted advisor and giving you a long-term strategic partnership tool for clients.

Sponsor benefits:

• Two individual memberships to ACG Global & ACG San Diego
• Two complimentary admissions to the Annual Sponsor Appreciation Event
• Recognition on the ACG San Diego website/materials, including logo placement in monthly emails to 3,000+ recipients

Sponsoring deepens client relationships, boosts visibility across the ACG community, and positions your firm as a thought leader driving deal flow.