REF Silicon Valley and San Jose
Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence
REF is a Global organization of Peer Advisory Boards for Top-Tier Business Leaders.
Members access the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of trust and confidentiality, locally and globally.
We propel Collective Intelligence through a personal, professional, and business development approach.
REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums" is a global organization that brings together peer advisory boards for top-tier business executives.
Forum Groups are the core of the different REFs memberships.
Members access the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of Trust and Confidentiality.
Founded in the USA 30 years ago.
Peer advisory board comprised of 12 to 15 CEOs, Presidents, Owners (depending on membership type)
Non-competing industries
Meet one morning a month
Facilitated by a certified REF Forum Leader
Safe space for discussion and debate
Culture of transparency, trust and confidentiality
In their Forum Groups, Members present their biggest challenges and exchange constructive, actionable advice from a diversity of perspectives. This gives them the clarity they need to find transcendent solutions and achieve their personal, professional and business goals.
Regular monthly Forum meeting structure:
Educational Component: Update doses with Experts on topics of interest for Business Leaders.
Round Table: Exchange dynamics of personal and business best practices.
Case: A member presents their biggest challenge, and other members of the group share what they would do in their shoes.
Special annual Forums:
Escape: One-day group retreat focused on personal development.
Offsite: Group trip featuring workshop on strategies for personal and professional success.
All Members Meeting: Annual meeting with other local or regional Groups.
Access to REF's app: Network & Digital Community
Expert Insights: Webinars with Experts about major shifts and trends.
Industry & Interest Networks: International Forum Groups, exchange of best practices and opportunities.
Events: Global, Regional & Local Network.
Unique Experiences: Curated trips, leisure & retreats.
Improved decision-making
Accelerated personal, professional and business growth
Global network of Business Leaders
Meaningful relationships
At REF, Members tap into the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.
REF provides a unique space where members gain clarity to make their most important and challenging business, professional and personal decisions.
Selective trust-based Forum Groups made up of top-tier business leaders (by invitation only).
Forum Groups led by Forum leaders with business experience.
Case method.
Holistic approach: Personal, professional, and business growth.
Continuous education through leading professionals.
Introspection, reflection, and planning.
We believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.
Meet our Team in REF Silicon Valley and San Jose
I help Business Owners, CEOs, and Leadership Teams grow companies with clarity, Insight and accountability, using Executive Peer Groups, Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Strategic Planning and Executive Coaching.
Our Purpose
Is to accelerate the personal, professional, and business evolution of our Members, because we believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.
CEO, Owner, President, or equivalent.
SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
C-Suite and upper management.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
Testimonials:
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“I love REF’s more time and money-efficient half-day model compared to a full-day model. The meeting format is also very flexible and focused on member needs”
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“REF is committed to providing peer forum experiences for CFOs to tap into each other’s collective intelligence, in navigating the era of Artificial Intelligence.”
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“Being part of my Forum ensures that I have a toolbox full of useful tools to address both business and personal challenges.”
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“Thanks to the exchange that takes place, REF supports me in making better decisions and becomes the ideal space to stay updated, learn, have fun, and share.”
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“En pocas ocasiones se puede aprender tanto y de tanta gente talentosa junta. REF me permite hacerlo en cada reunión mensual.”
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“The multidisciplinary approach that arises from the diverse experiences and perspectives of each group member enriches the comprehensive solution to any problem.”
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“I found a group of individuals who were going through similar situations and can provide valuable insight to help me navigate my biggest business challenges.”
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“Los aprendizajes continuos que extraemos de nuestro foro, nos permiten acortar camino para ser mejores líderes que empoderen a otros a través del ejemplo.”
