Scale Smarter. Grow Faster. Avoid Costly Mistakes.
A confidential peer group of experienced software & technology leaders solving the challenges you’re facing.
You’re running a tech company where your critical priorities are pulling in different directions. Hit profitability while funding AI transformation. Build an efficient team while competing for the specialized talent you need. Grow revenue while your customer acquisition engine has become prohibitively expensive. Retain customers while your exit options have narrowed.
The playbooks that worked five years ago don’t work now. And generic leadership advice won’t help because it doesn’t address the specific trade-offs you’re actually facing.
That’s why tech CEOs join Chief Executive Network’s Software & Technology CEO Peer Group. Meet in-person and virtually with trusted, non-competing peers from similarly sized technology companies facing the same tensions you are.
Each session is confidential and professionally facilitated. No vendors. No consultants pitching solutions. No competitors. Just experienced CEOs sharing what they’ve decided to do, why they made those choices, and what it actually cost them.
You leave with sharper decisions, fewer costly mistakes, and the clarity that comes from talking to someone who’s already been where you are.
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We’ll send you the details and set up a time to talk. No sales pitch, just a conversation about whether Chief Executive Network’s Software & Technology CEO Peer Group makes sense for your situation.
We respect your privacy and will not share your information with anyone.
You're grouped with non-competing CEOs from similarly sized technology companies. Industry, geography, and growth stage matter. Conversations stay relevant to what you're facing right now.
Meet in a professionally facilitated setting with trusted, non-competing, thoroughly vetted peers who will challenge your thinking and share proven strategies.
Confidential setting. Professionally facilitated. People who've already navigated the tensions you're wrestling with. They'll challenge your thinking and share proven strategies and hard-won lessons.
Stuck on a decision? Submit it to the group. You'll typically get matched with a CEO who's solved it within a business day. Access to peer experience when you need it.
Rule of 40. AI monetization. GTM restructuring. Talent trade-offs. Exit strategy. You're talking to someone who's already made these decisions. Not theory. Not consulting. Just what actually happened.
Fewer costly mistakes. Faster decisions. The confidence that comes from knowing you're not solving these problems alone.
Jeff Evans
Former CEO, Will-Burt
“Advice from my CEN group led to a successful acquisition in Germany… our international sales grew from 5% to more than 50% in just 6 years.”
David Cox
CEO, The Bradbury Group
“There is nothing you face in your business that someone in the room hasn’t faced. Our company has tripled in size since I’ve become a member. I’ve never come back from a meeting without an actionable item.”
Anthony Garcia
General Manager, ESPEC North America
“My group’s input on our ERP challenge saved us over three months so far and $50,000 in expenses.”
Todd Kilgus
President, Centracore
“My membership has helped me achieve year-over-year growth of more than 20%, a 15%+ increase in inventory turns… and a strong bench of ‘A’ players.”
Terry Lutz
Chairman & Former CEO, McClure Engineering Co
“I went to my first CEN meeting and walked out on fire. We now have 270 employees, soon to be 300, and I’m having more fun than ever. I attribute CEN for most of that.”
Andrew Warrington
President, United Conveyor Corporation
“In 15+ years with CEN… the network’s candid feedback and insights have profoundly impacted my companies and executive growth, generating millions of dollars.”
Bob Merrill
Former President & CEO, CraftMaster Manufacturing
“In one year, I have come to rely on CEN as an integral part of my management decision-making process. I can discuss issues in my business here that I cannot discuss anywhere else.”
Kyle Smith
Ph.D., Co-CEO, Reell Precision Manufacturing
“I’ve been a strong advocate for CEN. It’s been a very valuable tool to keep me fresh and invigorated as I “rub shoulders” with great leaders.”
Paul VanDuyne
PE, President & CEO, IMEG
“Being part of CEN’s peer group opens my eyes to other approaches and considerations toward overcoming business challenges that I otherwise would struggle with as an individual.”
Chief Executive Network (CEN) members consistently outperform their peers—because they tap into proven strategies, expert insights, and a powerful network of experienced CEOs.
Our professionally facilitated peer groups cut years off your learning curve, help you sidestep costly mistakes, and drive faster, smarter growth.
For over 30 years, CEN has brought together high-performing leaders who challenge each other’s thinking, share real-world solutions, and drive measurable results.
Better decisions. Faster success. Greater profitability.
Revenue Growth
8.7%
17.4%
Profit Margin
13.9%
18.07%
SOURCE: Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmarks Survey, 2023.
Fill out the form above or call (785) 832-0303. No sales pitch. Just a conversation about whether this peer group makes sense for your situation.
Chief Executive Network’s Software & Technology CEO Peer Group gives you access to trusted peers who help you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate growth.
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