What our Community is saying about Summit
“It was the people, for me. Experiential stories and real-world examples specifically from 1. Larry Baker (Tear-jerking good) 2. Jason Duff – truly loved his approach to presenting 3. Tony Collins (As much as I’ve heard this guy – his presentation this week was right on target with my current focus and gave new perspective).”
“Having local business leaders share was extremely impactful!”
“The biggest highlight for me was hearing the story of the gentleman who led the company that developed a tracker for heavy equipment. Super authentic and vulnerable. Also humble. Wow. Other Highlights for me were two sessions facilitated by Wes Gipe — one with a contractor from Florida on succession (but covered a lot of good stuff) and then Wes’ presentation on the plant in Romania.”
Looking Back on Summit 2025
Summit 2025 was an electric two days on Campus.
More than 140 business leaders came together for 17 rich development sessions—including 3 inspiring keynotes, 8 Aileron-led sessions, and 6 powerful community spotlights where peers shared their own experiences.
But the magic wasn’t just in the sessions. Many attendees told us the most valuable moments happened over coffee, at lunch, and in the hallways—when ideas flowed freely and new connections were made.
Leaders left Summit feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to take their next steps with renewed perspective—supported by the insights, stories, and encouragement of a like-hearted community.
Summit 2025 in Review
- Representation across 9 states: California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Rhode Island
- Representation throughout the organization: 66% presidents and CEOs, 18% vice presidents and senior leaders, 11% managers, 5% individual contributors
- Most attended breakout session: Hiring AI to Supercharge Your Business
- Most missed breakout (the one the most people wanted to attend but couldn’t): Leveling Up: Unlocking Growth for you and Your Team
Looking Back on Summit 2025
Summit 2025 was an electric two days on Campus.
More than 140 business leaders came together for 17 rich development sessions—including 3 inspiring keynotes, 8 Aileron-led sessions, and 6 powerful community spotlights where peers shared their own experiences.
But the magic wasn’t just in the sessions. Many attendees told us the most valuable moments happened over coffee, at lunch, and in the hallways—when ideas flowed freely and new connections were made.
Leaders left Summit feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to take their next steps with renewed perspective—supported by the insights, stories, and encouragement of a like-hearted community.
Summit 2025 in Review
- Representation across 9 states: California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Rhode Island
- Representation throughout the organization: 66% presidents and CEOs, 18% vice presidents and senior leaders, 11% managers, 5% individual contributors
- Most attended breakout session: Hiring AI to Supercharge Your Business
- Most missed breakout (the one the most people wanted to attend but couldn’t): Leveling Up: Unlocking Growth for you and Your Team
Summit 2025 Gallery
What our Community is saying about Summit
“It was an amazing experience.”
“I really enjoyed the leadership workshops. Especially how to keep high performing teams engaged. I also enjoyed hearing about others’ journeys with their businesses. It’s nice to hear that others struggle and continue to come out successful on the other end. ”
“My time at Aileron always feels invaluable. When you show up for 8.5 hours and it feels like you’ve only been there for 2-3, you know the content is engaging. The space is so conducive to a stress free and focused environment…. It has also opened my eyes to just how many like-minded individuals there are out there who feel a genuine responsibility to their employees first. I look forward to my next experience at Aileron.”
Don’t wait for Summit 2026—Join us for Founder’s Day
Founder’s Day is our annual community event where we gather to advance Aileron’s mission and perpetuate Clay Mathile’s legacy through a month of Learning, Doing, Giving. Join us virtually throughout January and on Campus on January 8, 2026 for a complimentary day of personal development—more details to come!