What is the Adaptive Business Leaders (ABL) Organization? ABL provides industry-focused, facilitated, CEO Round Tables, which are held throughout California and virtually. In this unique setting there is a unique brain trust of like-minded individuals that share industry knowledge, skills and experiences. ABL Members have an invaluable place to receive feedback and encouragement surrounding their journey as a CEO.
What makes ABL unique?
- Round Tables: Meet with other Healthcare or Technology CEOs and C-Level Executives to network, challenge, and receive valuable, career-changing feedback.
- Industry focused: Every ABL Member is active in either the Healthcare or Technology industry, creating a meaningful and productive experience at each meeting. Meetings are focused, prompt, and follow a centralized agenda that is results-driven and results-oriented.
If you are looking to ignite your company’s growth and excel as a CEO, ABL is a necessity for you. See if you qualify for Membership.
Our History
1983
ABL was founded under original name: Southern California Technology Executives Network (SO/CAL/TEN)
1987
Stock Market crash of 1987 left many technology companies in disarray
1989
Recognition that Members who did thrive after the crash of 1987 did so because of their adaptability.
1990
The name Adaptive Business Leaders was born to accurately depict our Members: Leaders with the ability to adapt as a means to successfully grow their businesses.
OUR TEAM
Bob Kelley
Bob Kelley is the lead Facilitator of ABL’s three Technology Round Tables, and leverages his Board Chairman experience with emerging and high-growth tech companies. Read more …
Mimi Grant
Mimi leads ABL’s five Healthcare Round Tables and its New Member Development activities. Read more …
Jody Ferguson
Jody heads ABL’s Operations, including accounting, computer operations and ensuring ABL’s Members’ Only website is always current.
Janet Rich
Janet is the editor of the Healthcare and Technology editions of ABL Online, the Organization’s Trend and Member Newsletters, and publisher of Insights, ABL’s bi-weekly Vlogs, plus all ABL Members’ bios.
Daisy Martinez
Daisy is ABL’s Member Services liaison and helps coordinate Round Table meetings.