ElevAsian CEO Action Tank Program
What to ExpectThe ElevAsian CEO Action Tank is an exclusive peer advisory group designed for ambitious CEOs leading under-resourced businesses generating $1M+ in annual revenue. Created in response to alumni feedback, the program provides a confidential environment where experienced business leaders collaborate to solve complex growth challenges, strengthen leadership, and accelerate enterprise value. With only 8–10 CEOs per cohort, participants benefit from meaningful relationships, candid discussions, and personalized guidance from seasoned facilitators and industry experts.
Ideal for CEOs who have successfully built a business to $1M+ in annual revenue and are now navigating the next stage of growth: building leadership teams, solving operational bottlenecks, scaling sustainably, and preparing for long-term value creation or eventual exit.
How it Works
Our Cohort & Mentorship Program is a structured, hands-on experience that helps entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses with a strong emphasis on applying concepts directly to real business challenges and tracking meaningful progress over time.
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ElevAsian will curate a small cohort of 8–10 CEOs from non-competing businesses who are committed to scaling their companies and supporting one another’s growth.
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Members will meet virtually once a month for a three-hour facilitated session focused on solving real business challenges and sharing strategic insights.
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Each session will feature two CEOs presenting a current challenge they are navigating. With guidance from ElevAsian facilitators, the group will engage in collaborative brainstorming to identify solutions, strategies, and new opportunities.
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As the needs of the cohort evolve, ElevAsian will bring in subject-matter experts to provide deeper guidance on key areas identified by participants and facilitators.
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Through consistent collaboration and shared experiences, members will develop lasting relationships with fellow CEOs in a confidential environment designed for honest conversations, peer support, and collective success.
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Participants will have opportunities to stay connected through ElevAsian’s alumni network, including future gatherings and opportunities to engage with other entrepreneurs across the ElevAsian community.
What You Will Get
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Strategic Growth Support
Receive actionable feedback and collaborative solutions to overcome business challenges and accelerate growth.
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Confidential Peer Network
Build relationships with a trusted group of CEOs who provide honest insights, shared experiences, and accountability.
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Business Sustainability & Value Creation
Develop strategies to strengthen operations, build enterprise value, and prepare for long-term growth opportunities.
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Expert Insights & Resources
Access specialized guidance from industry experts on key growth areas identified by the cohort.
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Executive Leadership Development
Strengthen your leadership skills and decision-making through real-world problem solving with experienced peers.
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Community & Collaboration
Join a lasting network of entrepreneurs committed to supporting one another’s success beyond the program.
Meet the Facilitators
Andy Goldberg brings decades of experience across nonprofit, government, and private sectors, specializing in entrepreneurship, fundraising, and small business development. He founded the Asian American Civic Association’s Asian Business Training & Mentorship Program and previously served as National Program Director for Boston University’s InnerCity Entrepreneurs (now Interise), an SBA-supported program helping entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses. Andy has also founded an international IT/telecom consultancy and advised nonprofits on fundraising and organizational growth.
Barry Horwitz is a strategy consultant, entrepreneur, author, and educator with 20+ years of experience advising organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups and nonprofits. He has held executive leadership roles, co-founded a venture-backed technology company, and currently teaches strategy and entrepreneurship at Boston University, where he serves as Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Barry holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is the author of The Strategy Game: 41 Essays on Playing to Win for Competitive Advantage.
Eligibility Requirements:
❋ Operate a business generating $1 million or more in annual revenue
❋ Preference given to businesses of under-resourced or under-served communities
❋ Must be the Founder, CEO, or primary decision-maker of a business
Open to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability.
Discover More About the Program by Downloading Our Brochure
Give Your Business Life
Are you still working in your business rather than on it?
Do you feel like you are all alone with no one to speak to about what keeps you up at night worrying about your business?
Is your business able to function independently of you?
Do you lack access to business networks, capital, and resources to stabilize and grow your business?
Confidentiality Notice: All information submitted through this application will be kept confidential and used solely for participant selection, program planning, evaluation, and grant reporting. Your personal or business information will not be shared publicly, sold, or distributed to third parties without your permission. Any data used for funding or impact reporting will be presented only in aggregate and will not identify individual applicants or businesses.