Where BC’s Top Leaders
Scale Smarter - Together

Acetech connects ambitious CEOs through curated peer groups, strategic conversations, and access you won’t find anywhere else.

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Years of supporting
BC’s tech leaders (est. 1992).

33

Annual members currently
participating across programs.

60+

Acquisition across
the network.

100+

Years the average length
of member retention.

7+

Members have been part of
the Acetech network since inception.

2,000

Average event rating at
our most recent Summit.

8.4/10

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Building A Company Is Hard. Doing It Alone Is Harder

Why Acetech

Acetech is a founder-first leadership community for tech CEOs scaling across British Columbia. Built by and for leaders, we help growth-stage founders accelerate through curated peer groups, strategic insight, and the kind of honest conversations that move businesses forward.

We started over 33 years ago with a handful of CEOs around a dinner table sharing what was working, what wasn’t, and what no one else was saying out loud. Today, we’re still doing just that at scale.

Members success at Acetech means scaling with clarity, leading with confidence, and staying connected to others who are doing the same. No surface-level panels. No fluff. Just real support, in real time, from people who’ve been there.

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Curated Peer Groups

Join a trusted circle of fellow CEOs and founders who meet monthly to solve challenges, share strategies, and stay accountable.

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Founder-First Events

Deep-dive dinners, hands-on workshops, and private sessions led by facilitators and founder-mentors who know what it takes to scale.

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Strategic Access

Get warm intros, fast feedback, and tactical guidance from operators, mentors and partners who’ve scaled and exited, not just theorized.

Our Partners

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  • Logo with the word 'BOAST' in bold white letters on a dark background.
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  • Logo with the text 'innovate BC' on a dark background.
  • Logo with a maple leaf outline and the text 'Moving 2 Canada'.
  • Logo of Metronome United with mountain graphic and pencil icon.
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Who it's For

You’ll Fit Right In If You’re…

Acetech is built for growth-stage CEOs and founders who are scaling across British Columbia.
We offer structured peer groups, tactical feedback, and trusted relationships that help you move faster and lead better.

You’re CEOs
or Founders

For leaders building real teams, generating real revenue, and making high-stakes decisions every day. If you’re in the arena not just watching from the sidelines you’ll feel at home here. You're not just building, you're leading. And that take more than vision. It takes community.

You’re Past The Idea Stage, Now It’s About Scaling

You’ve validated the concept. Now you’re hiring, growing, and navigating what comes next. Whether you're closing your first major deals or building your GTM engine, this is your next-level peer group.

Give Value, Get Clarity,
Grow Together

You’re willing to be honest, open, and generous with your experience and expect the same in return. You’ve got traction. Now you need perspective, support, and strategy.

Scale Smarter,
Not Solo

You want to lead with confidence and clarity without feeling like you’re doing it alone. Acetech gives you the sounding board, structure, and support to scale with intention.

Testimonials

What Our Members Are Saying

From SaaS to CleanTech, our members share what it’s like to grow with Acetech at their back.

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  • Employee profile card showing the name Dylon Turner, from Pacey MedTech, with a 5-star rating, and a call to join a group to elevate the company and hold the team accountable.
  • Business review card for Eric Barclay with five-star rating, featuring the company logo at the top, name, company, and a positive testimonial.
  • A digital badge featuring a five-star rating, the name John Brett, affiliation Delta-X Research, and a quote about learning at an Acetech Summit.
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FAQs

  • Acetech serves two founder profiles:

    1. Primary Members: CEOs of tech companies headquartered in British olumbia, with 10+ employees and $1M+ in annual recurring revenue, where innovation and technology are core to the business model.

    2. Emerging Members: High-potential early-stage founders leading startups with 6–10 employees and $500K+ in revenue, who are scaling quickly and seeking structured, strategic support.

    Whether you're refining your business model, scaling your GTM engine, or building your executive team Acetech is the peer network for BC’s ambitious tech leaders.

  • Your membership gives you access to a curated peer community and real-world support to grow faster and lead smarter:

    • Confidential CEO Roundtables: Monthly, professionally facilitated peer groups of 7–9 founders to discuss challenges, wins, and decisions in real time

    • Growth Programs: In-depth strategic experiences focused on leadership, scaling, funding, and performance

    • Annual Summit & Events: Premier in-person events including Acetech’s flagship CEO Summit, tactical workshops, and intimate community gatherings

    • Executive Education: Founder-first learning sessions from real operators and domain experts

    • Private Community Platform: Connect with 100+ BC-based tech leaders online and in person

    • Partner Perks: Access exclusive vendor deals and support services designed for scaling companies

    This isn’t passive learning, it’s interactive, founder-led growth with a tight-knit, high-caliber community that gets your challenges.

    1. Apply online in less than 10 minutes

    2. 1:1 call with our team to align on goals, values, and group fit

    3. Curated placement into a roundtable and onboarding begins

    4. Start participating in roundtables and growth programs within 30 days

    5. We place a premium on founder chemistry and group dynamics, so every member is vetted and intentionally matched.

  • We’re not a networking club or a speaker series. Acetech is a founder-first community built around real conversations, tactical feedback, and curated connections. No egos. No fluff. Just operators helping operators.

  • We offer flexible membership tiers based on your company size and growth goals.

    To learn more, book a call and we’ll walk you through what’s included at each level.

  • The form is short and direct, we collect your basic company information, your role, and your goals. Once submitted, we’ll schedule a 1:1 call with a member of the Acetech team to identify the best membership plan and peer group fit. After the agreement is finalized and signed, you’ll be invited to join a roundtable within 30 days to experience Acetech firsthand.

    Submit your application now!

  • Group placement is carefully curated. We consider your company’s industry, stage, revenue, leadership experience, and growth goals.

    Our team also collaborates with facilitators to ensure a good personality and peer fit.

  • Acetech is a curated community, you must apply and be approved. We accept members who align with our mission to scale as leaders, not just sell or network.

  • It’s fast and personal. Once you submit your form, we’ll schedule a 1:1 discovery call. After your agreement is signed, onboarding begins within 48 hours, and you’ll join a peer group within 30 days.

  • Members attend monthly roundtable meetings (approx. 3 hours each), plus optional events, workshops, and the Annual Summit. You get out what you put in most members stay for 7+ years.

  • Acetech membership is for the CEO or founder only, but we offer leadership workshops and partner events where your team can participate.

  • Most roundtables are in-person across BC. Select groups offer hybrid options, and major events like the Summit are hosted on location with digital resources available post-event.

Membership Levels

Tier 1

IRAP Member

  • 12-month membership

  • Peer Roundtable

  • Workshops & Events

Ideal for: Early-stage tech leaders supported by IRAP.

Tier 2

Associate Member

  • 12-month membership

  • Peer Roundtable

  • Workshops & Events

Ideal for: Growth-stage founders building traction.

Tier 3

Full Member

  • 12-month membership

  • Peer Roundtable

  • Workshops & Events

  • Summit Ticket

Ideal for: Scale-stage CEOs leading high-growth companies.

Ready to Join BC’s
Sharpest Founder Network?

The room is curated. The conversations are real.
The results speak for themselves.