CEO Academy
Turn Vision into Momentum
The CEO Academy is an exclusive, results-driven cohort for Sarasota County’s second-stage companies, designed with busy CEOs in mind. Participants join a select group of 8–12 peers and, through a guided needs assessment, are paired with expert advisors who work directly with them, primarily in a flexible, virtual format, to tackle their most critical growth challenge. This is not a one-size-fits-all program; every element is tailored to your business, ensuring you walk away with a clear, actionable growth plan built specifically for your company.
Scaling Success
Designed for ambitious CEOs, the program equips growth-minded leaders to strengthen their strategy, expand their teams, and create lasting regional impact.
Who Should Apply?
- For-profit, privately held companies
- Employ 6-150 full time employees
- Annual revenue of $750k-$100M
- Operate beyond the local market
- Have an appetite and aptitude for growth
Time Commitment
- Interest Form found below
- Needs assessment survey
- In-person co-hort launch
- Three in-person group workshops over nine months
- Virtual one-one meetings with your assigned subject matter experts over nine months
- September 2026 - May 2027, 2-hours per month
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