Twenty global executives. Twelve countries. One dojo. One extraordinary evening.

On June 25, 2026, IBCircle brought internationally active CEOs, founders, and investors to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado, for a session with Kei Izawa — Aikikai 7th Dan, former Chairman of the International Aikido Federation, former GM/Opel executive, and author of The Aikido Executive and The Victory Paradox. What they learned — physically, on the mat — is something no conference can teach: that fluidity beats force, conflict is energy to be redirected, and the most effective leaders operate from alignment, not collision.

This report distils the evening into five key takeaways, five actionable priorities for global executives, key quotes, and a framework for leading without force in a VUCA world. Essential reading for founders, CEOs, and investors navigating a rapidly changing global business environment.

A huge thank you to One Dojo in Boulder, Colorado for generously hosting this event.

60 global CEOs, CFOs & investors. One urgent question: how do you decide when the rules keep changing?

IBCircle's June 3 Global Roundup at Wipfli’s stunning atrium in Denver concluded most organizations are sitting on an AI data reservoir they've never drilled, making expensive AI mistakes they don't know they're making — and Colorado is better positioned than Silicon Valley for the next decade. Five takeaways. Five priorities. Five actions.

The discussion was moderated by Magnolia Movido (Partner & Head of International Tax, Wipfli) and featured Matt Frary (Chief of Chaos · XP Flow · Advisor, Iterate.ai) and Richard Lackey (Chairman, World Food Bank · CIO, Trade Oracle Group).

The report for this event includes: five key takeaways, five strategic priorities for management teams and five specific, deliverable actions for Q3 2026 — each drawn directly from what was said in the room.

A huge thank you to Wipfli for their extraordinary generosity in hosting and sponsoring this event.