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Voltage runs mastermind groups dedicated to empowering CEOs and their senior leadership teams. We provide monthly, high-impact meetings where business leaders gain fresh insights from expert speakers, share best practices, and collaboratively solve their most pressing challenges.
CEO GROUPSOur goal is to energize CEOs, helping them not only improve their businesses but also grow as individuals. By amplifying the energy within leadership teams and guiding strategic planning and execution, Voltage ensures that CEOs leave our meetings feeling recharged, focused, and ready to drive their organizations forward.
Problems a CEO faces come in all shapes and sizes. The approaches Voltage takes do as well. Sometimes, a group setting is best for brainstorming solutions. Other times, a private conversation is needed. Often, an introduction within a network can solve a problem.
Our monthly peer-support meetings offer a platform for discussing and resolving your most challenging issues with like-minded leaders.
Regular meetings provide space for reflection, guidance, and accountability to help you unlock your full potential and accelerate success.
World-class speakers provide valuable tools for leadership development and alignment, helping you and your team achieve its organizational goals.
Immediately gain access to the networks of dozens of CEOs that will help you solve your most challenging issues with a single call.
Humility is the first rule of Voltage. We all have our faults, and we all have something to learn. Be prepared to learn.
You will get more than your fair share of value. But realize, the more you give, the more you get. And you will enjoy the giving even more.
If you want people to politely agree with everything you say, go to the county club. Want to be challenged? Spend the day with us.
Our CEOs are committed to significant growth. If you’re not planning for the next level, that is fine, but this isn’t the right place for you.
If you know what you need to do, you will be expected to get it done... immediately. Our Motto: “Expedite the Inevitable.”
It is non-negotiable. What is said in the room, stays in the room. Always.
No excuses. No exceptions.
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Our Entrepreneurs in Residence Program enables Voltage Members to remain in contact with Voltage Alumni who have successfully grown and sold their businesses. We will have at least one Entrepreneur in Residence at each monthly meeting to share their insights and wisdom. Additionally, each will be available to speak with Members about specific issues that might apply to their expertise and experience. Consider it a personal Shark Tank to help you hone your leadership skills, set effective strategy, and build the business you desire.
Mark has served as President or CEO of 7 companies with multiple successful exits. He brings significant M&A experience to his role.
20 years after founding Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Rich orchestrated the sale of ME2 to CoolSys.
Roger assumed the role of CEO from his father, grew CEI and eventually sold to Mobile Communications of America.
After navigating the sale of TIC Gums, Brian became the CEO of FlavorSum and led its strategy of growth via acquisition.
David (AKA "The Waffle King") exited his business after 35 years. He now helps other businesses grow successfully.
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Starting from the trunk of his car, Chip built and sold one of the largest financial services companies in the Mid-Atlantic.
Nestor left the corporate world of P&G to grow other ventures, including EMG where he led the sale of the company in 2016.
Rick provides sophisticated Investment Banking and CFO services for early stage to middle market companies.
Voltage Groups are led by Mark, a seasoned business leader and accomplished author. Mark s dedicated to fostering growth and success among his clients and their businesses. With over three decades of executive experience, Mark has helped make leaders around the globe more effective in their jobs and successful in their lives.
In 1993, Mark co-founded Shapiro Negotiations Institute (SNI), a renowned training firm specializing in sales and negotiation strategies. His expertise has been solidified by publishing two bestselling books, The Power of Nice and Bullies, and Tyrants and Impossible People.
A highly sought-after speaker, Mark has delivered programs to audiences across six continents and 23 countries, including South Africa, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia.
Committed to giving back to his community, Mark founded the Voltage Groups in Baltimore in 2014, where he has worked with 50+ companies in various stages, from start-up to hyper-growth to exit. Through Voltage, he has empowered countless leaders to elevate their businesses and positively impact the lives of their employees.
Mark graduated from Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law. He has shared his knowledge as a lecturer at the Wharton School of Business and Johns Hopkins University.
