AcceleTrex Corporation, a pioneering exchange designed to transform cybersecurity sales, has announced a strategic partnership with IT-Harvest, the research and advisory firm founded by renowned cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon. The collaboration aims to launch a global referral economy that leverages trusted professional networks to accelerate startup growth and drive smarter, faster enterprise deals. Through this partnership, AcceleTrex and IT-Harvest are uniting their combined reach—spanning analysts, enterprise architects, CISOs, and cybersecurity experts—to create a dynamic ecosystem where real-time market intelligence is not only accessible but actionable. Professionals can now refer vetted cybersecurity startups through AcceleTrex’s AI-powered platform and earn Personal Recurring Revenue (PRR) when those referrals result in closed deals. The initiative eliminates the need for cold outreach, expensive sales teams, and conflicts of interest by turning trusted relationships into a scalable go-to-market engine. At its core, the partnership is built on the principle that trust drives results—especially in complex, high-stakes industries like cybersecurity. “Allan Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of AcceleTrex, emphasized the mission: “This is about trust, not transactions. We’re connecting IT-Harvest’s world-class insights with a platform that lets experts monetize their knowledge—ethically, efficiently, and at scale.” Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, shared his enthusiasm: “I’ve spent years thinking about how to build a marketplace based on community and credibility. AcceleTrex is the right model. Only professionals who’ve lived the entire sales cycle from multiple angles could make this work.” He added, “Referrals are the most powerful way to close enterprise deals. With AcceleTrex, we’re rewarding experts for referring prospects to trusted vendors. IT-Harvest is already a vendor on the platform. Our SaaS tool helps security teams research the entire cybersecurity landscape—covering over 11,340 products—and half of our new subscribers come from referrals already.” Tom Masucci, Co-Founder and EVP of Member Services at AcceleTrex, highlighted the strategic advantage: “Startups that tap into trusted networks outperform those relying on cold outreach. Richard is a proven leader in the space, and IT-Harvest has built the most influential research platform in cybersecurity. Now, we’re giving users a way to act on that intelligence—and get paid for it.” To encourage rapid adoption, the partnership is offering a limited-time 50% discount on the first-year AcceleTrex membership for any startup referred by Richard Stiennon or the IT-Harvest network. The platform is designed for scale and built on trust. AcceleTrex uses AI-driven matching combined with human oversight to ensure referrals are relevant, compliant, and high-quality. As more experts, regions, and verticals join, the system grows smarter and more resilient—creating a self-reinforcing cycle of value. IT-Harvest, founded by Stiennon, is a leading research and advisory firm with over three decades of experience in cybersecurity trends, vendor evaluations, and startup innovation. It empowers organizations to navigate the complex and fast-evolving security landscape. AcceleTrex is a first-of-its-kind Technology Referral Exchange that turns trusted relationships into predictable revenue for cybersecurity vendors and market experts. By merging artificial intelligence with human expertise, the platform reduces customer acquisition costs, accelerates time to market, and fuels sustainable growth in the $300 billion+ cybersecurity market. For more information, visit www.acceletrex.com or follow the conversation on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.