AcceleTrex Corporation, a groundbreaking exchange designed to redefine cybersecurity sales, has announced a strategic partnership with IT-Harvest, the research and advisory firm founded by renowned cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon. Together, they are launching a joint initiative to activate a global referral economy where trusted conversations between industry leaders and startups drive faster, smarter deals. The partnership enables AcceleTrex and IT-Harvest’s global audience of analysts, architects, and CISOs to not only access real-time market intelligence but also act on it—by referring vetted startups and earning Personal Recurring Revenue (PRR) when deals close. Backed by decades of industry insight and a shared mission to empower startups, the collaboration leverages AcceleTrex’s AI-powered platform to transform personal networks into powerful go-to-market engines without cold outreach, expensive sales teams, or conflicts of interest.
“This is about trust, not transactions,” said Allan Thompson, Co-Founder & CEO of AcceleTrex. “We’re uniting our referral economy with IT-Harvest.com to turn insight into income. This partnership empowers professionals to monetize their expertise—ethically, efficiently, and at scale." "I have thought long and hard about how to build a community based market place. Acceletrex is the right way to do it," said Richard Stiennon, Founder of IT-Harvest. “Only experienced industry veterans who have lived the whole sales cycle from multiple perspectives could succeed at a venture like this." "I love this model," Stiennon added. “Referrals are the strongest way to make enterprise sales. Acceletrex rewards market experts for referring prospects to participating vendors. IT-Harvest is one such vendor on the platform. We sell subscriptions to a SaaS tool that allows security teams to research the entire cybersecurity industry including 11,340 products. Half of our new subscribers come from referral already.” The platform combines AI-driven matching with human judgment to ensure relevance, compliance, and quality. As more experts, regions, and verticals join, the platform becomes smarter and more resilient—creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem of value.
“Startups that leverage trusted networks outperform those that rely on cold outreach,” said Tom Masucci, Co-Founder & EVP of Member Services at AcceleTrex. “With IT-Harvest, Richard is a leading entrepreneur and has built the most powerful research firm in cybersecurity. Now, we’re giving users a way to act on that intelligence—and get rewarded for it.” Key Benefits
To accelerate adoption, any startup referred by Richard Stiennon or the IT-Harvest network will receive a 50% discount on their first-year AcceleTrex membership. This limited-time offer is designed to fuel early momentum and drive engagement across the ecosystem.
This partnership represents a transformative step in cybersecurity sales, fostering a trust-based ecosystem that accelerates innovation and growth for startups while rewarding industry experts for their insights.
Founded by Richard Stiennon, IT-Harvest is a leading research and advisory firm focused on cybersecurity trends, vendor performance, and startup innovation. With over 30 years of industry insight, IT-Harvest helps organizations navigate the evolving security landscape.
AcceleTrex is a first-of-its-kind Technology Referral Exchange that transforms trusted relationships into predictable revenue for cybersecurity vendors and Market Experts. By combining artificial intelligence with human expertise, AcceleTrex accelerates go-to-market strategies, reduces customer acquisition costs, and creates sustainable growth opportunities in the $300B+ addressable cybersecurity market.
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