Acetech

What Acetech does

Acetech is a British Columbia-based, not-for-profit membership society founded in 1992 that serves technology CEOs operating in the province. Its core offering consists of curated peer groups, monthly roundtables, and an annual summit designed to facilitate peer learning, deal flow, and operational support among senior technology executives. The organization reports approximately 33 active annual members, a broader network of 100+ BC tech leaders, and an average member retention exceeding seven years, with 60+ acquisitions attributed to introductions made within the network.

The business model is membership-driven, with annual fees tiered between $5,400 and $7,200 depending on engagement level, complemented by $3,000 Annual Summit-only tickets. In 2026 Acetech extended its model by launching the Founder Growth Program in partnership with Discovery Foundation, which subsidizes early-stage founders (with at least $250K in revenue) into the community at a $600 price point — effectively seeding a future pipeline into full membership. Revenue is therefore recurring but constrained by the deliberate curation of the member base; growth depends on cohort expansion rather than viral distribution.

Commercially, Acetech operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) and leverages partnerships with professional services firms — Deloitte, PwC, CCI, and Roper Greyell — to deliver subject-matter programming. The organization is geographically constrained to British Columbia, with no disclosed plans for cross-provincial or international expansion. Its principal strategic focus in the near term is broadening the membership funnel through the Founder Growth Program while deepening institutional partnerships that reinforce its role as the de facto peer organization for BC tech leadership.

Name

Acetech

Legal name

Academy for Chief Executives of Technology Companies Society

Website

https://acetechleadership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acetech is a BC-based not-for-profit membership society, founded in 1992, that runs curated peer groups, roundtables, and an annual summit for ~33 technology CEOs in the province, funded by annual membership fees and a subsidized early-stage founder program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Leadership Development

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA), Strategic Leadership & Business Acumen (EDABAAAC), Innovation Leadership & Leading Growth (EDABAAAO), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Strategy, Decision-Making & Business Acumen Coaching (EDABANAH)

Keywords

• Executive peer learning
• CEO community
• Leadership development
• Tech CEO network
• Peer roundtables

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Associate Membership: 12-month membership providing seat on a monthly facilitated CEO-led Roundtable group, full access to on-demand workshop library, attendance at live events, discounts for special events, and one Metronome Software license. Priced at $5,400/year.
2. Full Membership: 12-month membership including all Associate Member benefits plus one ticket to the Annual Leadership Summit. Priced at $7,200/year with monthly payment option available.
3. Annual Summit Only: Single ticket to the Annual Leadership Summit for those not seeking full membership. Priced at $3,000.
4. Founder Growth Program: 6-month program for early-stage tech CEOs generating $250K+ revenue. Subsidized rate of $600 made possible by the Discovery Foundation partnership. Includes monthly workshops and roundtables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acetech operates a curated, member-led leadership community for tech CEOs in British Columbia, offering tiered annual memberships, facilitated monthly peer roundtables, tactical workshops, and signature in-person events. The organization connects growth-stage tech founders through structured peer groups, executive education delivered by real operators, and a private community platform linking over 100 BC-based tech leaders. Its products are structured as recurring memberships and cohort-based programs rather than software or technology products.

Product overview

Acetech is a leadership development community for tech CEOs in British Columbia, offering tiered membership programs and cohort-based programs. The core products include two membership tiers: Associate Membership ($5,400/year) and Full Membership ($7,200/year), both providing access to monthly CEO peer roundtables, workshop libraries, events, and the Metronome Software tool. The Founder Growth Program is a separate 6-month subsidized cohort experience ($600) for early-stage founders. Annual events include the flagship Leadership Retreat in Whistler and the Annual Leadership Summit. The offerings are structured as membership-based programs rather than a software platform, with access to peer networks, educational content, and events serving as the primary value delivery mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Membership Entry-level annual membership tier providing a seat on a monthly facilitated CEO-led roundtable, full access to the on-demand workshop library, attendance at live events with discounts for special events, and one Metronome Software license. Designed for growth-stage founders building traction.
• Full Membership Premium annual membership tier including all Associate Membership benefits plus one ticket to the Annual Leadership Summit. Priced at $7,200/year with a monthly payment option. Targeted at scale-stage CEOs leading high-growth companies.
• Annual Summit Only Ticket Standalone ticket to Acetech's Annual Leadership Summit for non-members or those not seeking a full membership. Priced at $3,000.
• Founder Growth Program 6-month cohort-based program for early-stage tech CEOs scaling from $250K to $1M+ revenue. Includes monthly half-day sessions with expert-led deep dives and peer roundtables. Subsidized at $600 through the Discovery Foundation partnership, with a maximum of 20 founders per cohort.
• Annual Leadership Retreat Flagship 2.5-day annual event held at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, featuring world-class keynotes, strategic deep dives, peer unconference sessions, and networking. Attended by growth-stage CEOs, senior leaders, and renowned thinkers such as Harvard professor David Yoffie.
• Annual Leadership Summit Premier annual gathering for BC's tech CEOs and founders featuring high-impact sessions on connection, leadership insight, and scaling strategies. One ticket is bundled with Full Membership; standalone tickets available for purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ years average member retention length
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Discovery FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The Discovery Foundation partners with Acetech to deliver the Founder Growth Program, a 6-month program for early-stage tech CEOs. The foundation subsidizes program costs at $600 per founder, enabling access for founders generating $250K+ revenue. The program includes monthly workshops and roundtables on topics from People & Culture to Funding & Capital Strategy.
• DeloittemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte partners with Acetech on events including the annual Leadership Retreat countdown and ecosystem activities. Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program ecosystem collaborates with Acetech for exclusive gatherings celebrating tech leaders.
• Ink LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInk LLP, a boutique business law firm advising high-growth companies on venture capital and M&A, is a key partner hosting member-exclusive events including fireside chats and retreat retrospectives. Geoff Dittrich serves on Acetech's Board.
• The ForumsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Forum co-hosts Stormy Stories events with Acetech, bringing together founders for candid conversations about challenges and lessons learned in tech leadership.
• WAKE CollectivesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAcetech sponsors WAKE Collective's Web Summit event 'Sky's The Limit,' supporting the network of BIPOC women founders across tech and tech-enabled businesses on the West Coast.
• Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI, in partnership with PwC and with support from Acetech, brings leaders together for discussions on policy developments shaping Canada's technology sector and implications for B.C. innovators.
• PwCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC co-hosts policy discussions with CCI and Acetech on the latest policy developments affecting Canadian tech companies and B.C. innovators.
• FaskensupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFasken hosts networking and happy hour events with Acetech, providing a venue for connections among BC tech leaders.
• Watson Board AdvisorssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWatson Board Advisors partners with Acetech and McCarthy Tétrault to host sessions on board governance for tech CEOs navigating growth and investor expectations.
• McCarthy TétraultsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMcCarthy Tétrault co-hosts governance sessions with Acetech and Watson Board Advisors for founder-led tech CEOs navigating growth and future exits.
• Roper GreyellsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoper Greyell partners with Acetech for off-the-record breakfast sessions addressing founders' toughest legal challenges, from AI policies to contract matters.
• Fairmont Chateau WhistlersupportingOthersThe annual Leadership Retreat is hosted at the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, a premier mountain resort venue for the 2.5-day immersive CEO experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• OnDeck: Tech-enabled community for founders and operators offering curated peer cohorts, talks, and online programming. Comparable in target audience (tech founders/CEOs) and content-led membership model, but broader geographic reach and a digital-first delivery format.
• Pace Project (formerly Revenue Collective): Community of revenue leaders and go-to-market executives offering curated peer groups, events, and a membership platform. Adjacent to Acetech's CEO peer model but with a GTM/RevOps specialization and a tech-enabled platform rather than a regional chapter model.

Broad incumbents

• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer network for entrepreneurs with $1M+ revenue businesses, offering member forums, learning events, and leadership development. Similar membership threshold and peer-group structure to Acetech but globally scaled and not technology-specific.
• Vistage: Largest CEO peer-group organization globally, providing monthly facilitated group meetings, executive coaching, and speaker events for SME CEOs. Comparable business model to Acetech but with a technology-agnostic, multi-industry focus and much larger membership.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer-learning community for CEOs with chapters worldwide, offering facilitated forums, events, and leadership development. Most directly comparable to Acetech's curated peer-group model for tech CEOs, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• TEC (The Executive Committee): International peer advisory group for CEOs and business leaders, organized into local chapters with facilitated monthly meetings. Operates a near-identical curated peer-group model to Acetech, with comparable facilitation depth and executive education focus.

Direct peers

• Strategic Coach: Dan Sullivan's coaching program for entrepreneurs, offering structured quarterly workshops and peer-group formats for growth-stage founders. Highly comparable to Acetech's curated peer experience and annual retreat cadence, with a premium-price subscription model.
• Genius Network: Joe Polish's curated community for high-growth entrepreneurs featuring annual events, mastermind groups, and referral partnerships. Comparable curated membership model, premium pricing, and event-driven GTM motion to Acetech.
• The Forum (already a partner): BC-based peer organization for senior executives and CEOs running curated roundtables and Stormy Stories events alongside Acetech. Directly comparable curated peer community in the same geographic market, with overlapping founder membership.
• Chief Executive Group: Peer-based leadership development organization for CEOs, providing facilitated roundtables, summits, and the annual CEO of the Year recognition. Closest US-based analog to Acetech's combination of curated peer groups with a flagship annual summit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acetechleadership

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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