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ElevAsian CEO Action Tank Program

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What to Expect

The ElevAsian CEO Action Tank is an exclusive peer advisory group designed for ambitious CEOs leading under-resourced businesses generating $500K+ 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 $500K+ 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

The inspiration for the ElevAsian CEO Action Tank comes from ElevAsian Cohort & Mentorship Program alumni, who shared their struggles with growth and hiring the right people to take their businesses from $500K to $1M and beyond in their End of Course surveys.

The most difficult challenges of growth do not always have easy answers, but the right peers, questions, and guidance can help you find them.

  • 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.

  • Members will meet virtually once a month for a three-hour facilitated session focused on solving real business challenges and sharing strategic insights.

  • 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.

  • 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. ElevAsian facilitators provide feedback before presentations and facilitate problem solving brainstorm.

  • 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. No competitors, members sign NDAs.

  • 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. Annual in-person convening hosted by ElevAsian to build CEO relationships and build networks.

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.

  • 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.

  • Community & Collaboration

    Join a lasting network of entrepreneurs committed to supporting one another’s success beyond the program.

Program Details

  • Cohort Size: 8–10 CEOs

  • Format: Online, facilitated peer advisory sessions

  • Meeting Frequency: Monthly

  • Session Length: 3 hours

  • Program Launch: After Labor Day 2026

  • Applications Open: August 3, 2026

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once 10 qualified applicants have been interviewed and accepted.

  • $500 will be due upon signing the ElevAsian CEO Action Tank agreement and $500 upon completion of 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.

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To request facilitator bios and CVs, please contact Andy Goldberg at 617.953.0954 or andrewgoldberg@elevasian.org.

Eligibility Requirements:

❋ Operate a business generating $500,000 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.

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Give Your Business Life

  1. Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of difficult business decisions alone?

  2. Do you lack a trusted, confidential space to discuss challenges you cannot share with your employees, board, or other stakeholders?

  3. Would your business benefit from honest feedback and strategic problem-solving from a trusted group of fellow CEOs?

  4. Are you spending too much time solving day-to-day problems instead of focusing on strategy and long-term growth?

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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.