What CEO Connection does

CEO Connection is a private membership organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Syosset, New York, serving chief executives of mid-market companies with revenues between $100 million and $3 billion. The organization has aggregated a community of more than 17,000 CEOs and positions itself as a peer network for an executive segment underserved by small-business associations and large enterprise C-suite groups. Its stated mission centers on helping mid-market CEOs grow personally, professionally, and corporately through peer connectivity rather than direct selling.

The company's core product set combines recurring membership access with a curated portfolio of programmatic offerings. The Mid-Market 500, priced at $500 per license, is a database cataloging mid-market companies that together represent more than $1 trillion in aggregate revenue and over 3 million employees. The annual Mid-Market Convention, priced at $2,500 per attendee, serves as the flagship in-person event and is currently in its eleventh iteration. Member-only programs include the Growth Acceleration Program (GAP), Member Advocate services, Board Connection, peer advisory groups, an Ambassador Program, the CEO of the Year recognition program, and a Virtual Accelerator targeted at smaller high-potential companies. The organization also operates a formal partner ecosystem of approximately 12 strategic partners, including Babson College and Dun & Bradstreet.

CEO Connection's business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring membership dues (the primary engine), event-based revenue from the annual Convention, and data-product revenue from the Mid-Market 500 database and adjacent tools. Distribution is partnership-amplified and content-led rather than sales-led, consistent with the organization's stated "no selling" policy among members. The company is led by CEO Kenneth Beck and operates with a staff of 101-250 employees.

Name

CEO Connection

Legal name

CEO Connection

Website

https://ceoconnection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CEO Connection is a private membership organization founded in 2005 serving CEOs of mid-market companies with $100M-$3B in revenue. It operates a 17,000+ member peer network monetized through membership dues, an annual $2,500-ticket convention, and a $500 Mid-Market 500 database product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Membership and Networking Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sales Leadership & Revenue Executive Coaching (EDABANAL)

Keywords

• Executive membership network
• CEO peer networking
• Mid-market business data
• Executive events
• Business intelligence database

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for mid-market CEOs to access the peer network, curated connections, resources, and member benefits. Membership requires running a company with $100M-$3B in annual revenue and holding CEO/President/Chairman titles.
2. Mid-Market Convention: Registration fees for the annual convention. Regular registration is $2,500 per attendee. The 2026 convention will be held October 5-6 at Windrose on Hudson in Westchester, NY.
3. Mid-Market 500 List: Sale of the Mid-Market 500 database - an Excel file containing contact data for key executives (CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CTO, HR, PR), expanded CEO details including social media links, bio, company tenure and alma mater, and detailed company information including revenue, industry, SIC and NAICS codes. Priced at $500 per download.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEO Connection is a private membership organization exclusively for CEOs, Presidents, and Chairmen of mid-market companies with $100 million to $3 billion in annual revenue. It sells annual memberships that grant access to a curated peer network of 17,000+ mid-market CEOs, a dedicated Member Advocate who proactively makes customized introductions, the Mid-Market 500 benchmarking database, and an annual convention. It also sells standalone products such as the Mid-Market 500 Excel database ($500) and event registration for the annual Mid-Market Convention ($2,500).

Product overview

CEO Connection is a membership organization providing a platform of interconnected products and services for mid-market CEOs (companies with $100M-$3B revenue). The core offerings include the Mid-Market 500 ranking database, the annual Mid-Market Convention, and the Growth Acceleration Program with dedicated Member Advocate support. These are supplemented by professional development services (Board Connection Program, Personal Branding tools), health initiatives (Cancer Connection, Mental Health Connection), peer networking programs (Affinity Groups, Member-to-Member Program, Ambassador Program), and content platforms (CEOC Magazine, Podcasts, Bookstore). The Virtual Accelerator extends access to high-potential smaller companies, while Private CEO Discussion Group Zoom Meetings provide weekly intimate peer discussions. The ecosystem operates on the principle of 'mid-market CEOs helping each other,' with no selling allowed at any event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CEO Connection Membership Annual membership reserved exclusively for CEOs, Presidents, and Chairmen of mid-market companies with $100M-$3B revenue. Includes access to a dedicated Member Advocate, curated peer connections, the Mid-Market 500 benchmarking database, the annual convention, member-to-member discounts, the Board Connection Network, and health and personal growth initiatives.
• Mid-Market 500 (MM500) Database Standalone downloadable Excel database sold for $500 that lists the top 500 U.S. mid-market companies and includes executive contacts (CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CTO, HR, PR), expanded CEO details, and company information including revenue, industry, SIC, and NAICS codes. Sold through the CEO Connection website to non-members for lead generation, business intelligence, and research.
• Mid-Market Convention Annual two-day in-person event exclusively for CEOs of mid-market companies ($100M-$3B revenue), featuring interactive breakout sessions, peer discussions, meals, cocktail receptions, and dinners. Registration is $2,500 per attendee, with optional hotel accommodation at $550 per night. The 11th Annual Convention is held October 5-6, 2026 at Windrose on Hudson, Westchester NY. No keynote speakers, presentations, sponsor tables, or selling are permitted.
• Growth Acceleration Program Program within CEO Connection membership that assigns each member a dedicated Member Advocate who proactively makes customized connections to relevant peers, information, resources, and opportunities designed to enhance the CEO's career, save time, and generate revenue. Results are guaranteed.
• Board Connection Program Career enhancement program for member CEOs that helps them position as board candidates and find board seats at other companies. Includes resources for board search and placement through the Board Connection Network.
• Ambassador Program Membership track for former mid-market CEOs (in transition or retired) who continue access to the network in exchange for providing three hours per month of advice to other members and participating in the referral program.
• Virtual Accelerator Selective membership track for CEOs of high-potential small businesses that does not require the typical $100M-$3B revenue threshold. Eligible companies must be well-funded, cash-flow positive, have adequate infrastructure, and offer advisory board seats or special benefits to other members.
• Private CEO Discussion Group Zoom Meetings Weekly private video meetings limited to 10 CEOs that provide interactive, results-oriented discussions on topics members bring. Used to source partnerships for COVID support, funding, joint ventures, and new business opportunities, with over 300 documented connections to date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 connections made through Private CEO Discussion Group Zoom Meetings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Babson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing thought leadership and educational resources to CEO Connection members. Babson College is known for entrepreneurship education and provides expertise to the mid-market CEO community.
• ChiefOutsiderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner offering fractional C-suite services to mid-market companies. Provides CEOs with access to experienced executives without full-time hiring costs.
• Dun & BradstreetcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner providing business data and intelligence. Dun & Bradstreet's data assets support the Mid-Market 500 ranking and member company research capabilities.
• InsperitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner offering HR and business solutions to mid-market companies. Provides members with resources for talent management and HR infrastructure.
• TransformLabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner focused on digital transformation and business modernization. Supports the Business Modernization Committee's mission to close the digital divide in the Mid-Market.
• CarpediasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing operational excellence and performance improvement expertise to the CEO Connection community.
• ExitiqsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the CEO Connection ecosystem, providing exit strategy and transaction advisory resources to members.
• GrammarFactorysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing executive thought leadership and publishing support. Associated with the CEO Connection Authors program and Book Publishing Assessment.
• KA ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing consulting services to the CEO Connection mid-market community.
• 237supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the CEO Connection ecosystem supporting member resources and programming.
• RXLogicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing healthcare-related solutions and resources to the CEO Connection community.
• QnarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting executive branding and professional visibility for CEO Connection members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistage Group: Vistage operates the largest CEO peer advisory group practice in the world, with monthly chair-led group meetings, one-on-one coaching, and speaker events. It targets CEOs of small to mid-sized businesses, overlapping almost identically with CEO Connection's customer profile and offering adjacent value through structured advisory boards.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is the largest global peer network for CEOs, presidents, and founders under 45 (now extended with its YPO Gold tier for older members). It is the closest direct competitor to CEO Connection, operating peer forums, conventions, and educational programming for executives of qualifying companies; CEOC's mid-market positioning carves out a segment YPO historically under-served.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): EO is a global peer network for founders and CEOs of companies exceeding $1M in revenue. It overlaps directly with CEO Connection's mid-market CEO target but tends to skew toward earlier-stage and faster-growing ventures, providing comparable peer learning, forums, and events.
• Tiger 21: Tiger 21 is a peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals (typically founders who have exited) with $10M+ liquid assets. It is highly comparable in its curated, no-selling, invitation-only forum model and its annual Member Conference, though its segment is post-liquidity wealth holders rather than active mid-market CEOs.
• World Presidents' Organization (WPO): WPO is the next-stage peer network for YPO members over 50 or who have transitioned out of day-to-day operations. It shares CEO Connection's focus on senior executive peer engagement and CEO transition support, including board placement and Ambassador-style roles.
• Chief Executive Group (CEG): Chief Executive Group runs invitation-only peer groups and an annual CEO2CEO Summit for private company CEOs. It overlaps almost perfectly with CEO Connection's $100M-$3B mid-market positioning, particularly through its conference-focused value proposition and exclusive membership model.
• The Alternative Board (TAB): TAB provides peer advisory boards for SME owners and CEOs, structured around monthly facilitated meetings with non-competing members. It serves a comparable mid-market customer base to CEOC, though with a heavier emphasis on structured facilitation than curated connection.

Emerging players

• Genius Network (Joe Polish): Genius Network is a high-end mastermind group for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners with $1M+ annual revenue, curating connections through facilitated events and small-group experiences. It competes with CEOC for the same executive's time and community budget, with a similar tiered member pricing model.
• Strategic Coach: Strategic Coach offers quarterly workshop programs and coaching for entrepreneurs and founders, with a focus on unique ability and team dynamics. While it overlaps with executive development rather than curated peer networks per se, it competes for the same mid-market CEO attention and budget.

Others

• Insperity: While primarily a PEO and HR solutions provider, Insperity is a strategic partner of CEO Connection and serves the same mid-market segment with executive benefits, workforce support, and advisory services. It represents an adjacent ecosystem participant that competes indirectly for executive mind-share and HR/people-ops budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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