FEBRUARY 19, 2026 • VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WEST

Learn To Acquire & Get Acquired

TechExit.io is the go-to event for technology industry players who want to understand the ins and outs of selling and buying technology companies.

This Year’s Focus: Optionality is King

Since 2017, TechExit.io has been the essential event for tech entrepreneurs and dealmakers to master the art of exits.

In 2025, the game is changing; AI, secondaries, and optionality are reshaping the landscape. This year, it’s not just about preparing for a single deal, it’s about staying ready for anything.

Learn how to keep every door open, maximize every move, and shape your company’s future on your terms.

Join us for tactical case studies, proven frameworks, and real-world insights from those who’ve done it.

Where Canada’s Tech Entrepreneurs Network, Learn & Make Deals Happen

TechExit.io is the go-to event for technology industry players who want to understand the ins and outs of selling and buying technology companies.

What is TechExit.io?

If you’re a startup founder or an entrepreneur leading an established tech company, considering your acquisition strategy is crucial.

Even in today’s unpredictable economy, there are significant opportunities to exchange ideas, form partnerships, merge, and successfully exit or grow with acquisitions.

How can you deepen your understanding of exiting your company and explore acquisition opportunities?

Join us at TechExit.io on Tuesday, February 19, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West as we navigate the dynamic landscape of tech M&A in 2026!

What You Can Expect

Hear from world-class speakers with expert knowledge and content that can help guide and support you in your acquisition journey
Explore acquisition opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and Canada’s most savvy investors and dealmakers
Deepen your understanding of acquisition plans and strategies

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2026 Conference Chair

A Message From Our Chair

“The value at TechExit.io is hearing on-the-ground stories from founders who have sold their companies and being surrounded by a network of people who truly understand the upsides and downsides of selling a company.

— Jack Newton, CEO & Founder of Clio

Jack Newton

CEO & Founder

Clio

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See Who Took The Stage in 2025

Our lineup of speakers includes successful tech entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and industry leaders who have navigated the complexities of buying and selling technology companies.

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Geordie Rose

Founder & CEO

Snowdrop Quantum Applications Corporation

Sarah Miller-Wright

Board Director

REALTOR.ca

Greg Malpass

Founder & Former CEO

Traction on Demand (Acquired by Salesforce)

Jack Newton

CEO & Founder

Clio

Kris Hartvigsen

CEO

Dooly (Acquired by Mediafly)

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Laurie Schultz

Chair of the Board of Directors, Benevity (Former President & CEO of Galvanize – Acquired by Diligent Corporation for $1 Billion)

The value at TechExit.io is hearing on the ground stories from founders who have sold their companies and being surrounded by a network of people who know the upsides and downsides of selling a company.

Jack Newton

CEO & Founder, Clio (Acquired Lawyaw, Calendarrules & Lexicata)

What I like about this event is the experience of sharing behind-the-scene stories that you wouldn’t be able to Google or read in the news. People are sharing their stories very authentically and transparently.

Allen Lau

Co-Founder & CEO, Wattpad (Acquired by Naver)

All of the stakeholders are under one roof and this is a great opportunity to meet everybody – advisors, investors, people on both buying & selling sides, and to learn from their experience.

Tarique Al-Ansari

CEO, Paystone

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4 Lessons From Debby Carreau On Post-Acquisition Success

Buyers often believe the fastest way to capture synergies is through systems and processes. Debby warns that focusing there first is a recipe for disappointment. ERP migrations and reporting dashboards only work if the people behind them feel invested and supported. Even “small” changes, like switching email platforms, can trigger resentment if employees don’t trust leadership’s intentions. Larger changes, new reporting structures, shifts in decision-making authority, carry even greater risk.

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From Written Off To $1B: 4 Lessons From Laurie Schultz at Galvanize

This article explores how Laurie Schultz transformed Galvanize from a legacy audit software firm into a modern, SaaS-driven unicorn through smart culture shifts, disciplined execution, and strategic patience. Discover the exact strategies Laurie used to build momentum, the mindset she relied on when navigating exits, and how those 4 lessons can equip today’s founders to build exit-readiness from Day One.

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After The Exit: How Founders Can Protect Wealth & Build Legacy

Building a company takes focus. Exiting one demands a different kind of discipline. The shift from founder to wealth steward is about building the structure to handle whatever comes next. Markets turn. Opportunities appear and sometimes, the five Ds (death, disability, divorce, dispute, and distress) force decisions on someone else’s timeline. The founders who stay ahead are the ones who plan for change long before it arrives.

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How AI Is Reshaping Tech M&A: 5 Shifts Founders & Acquirers Must Understand

The path to a successful exit looks different in 2025. In the age of AI, building a strong engineering team or a slick feature set isn’t always enough. Valuations are shaped by what surrounds your product, distribution, data, trust, and deals are structured with new metrics and risks in mind. These five shifts offer a real-time snapshot of how tech M&A is evolving and what builders and buyers alike will need to know to stay ahead.

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How Copperleaf Engineered A $1B Exit: 4 Steps Every Founder Can Learn From

Copperleaf’s path to a $1B exit wasn’t easy (or typical). Under Judi Hess, with support from early backers like Pender Ventures, the team turned tough markets, early setbacks, and complex customer challenges into a foundation for long-term growth. Their story offers practical, lived experiences and insights for founders on building a business that’s truly exit-ready. Here’s how they did it and what you can apply to your own journey.

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From Founder To $100M+ Exit: Greg Malpass’ 5 Rules For Getting Acquired

Greg Malpass didn’t set out to sell. He set out to solve customer problems and that mindset turned a solo consultancy into one of the largest Salesforce partners in the world, 1,100 employees, 1,800+ clients, and multiple product spinouts, culminating in a 2022 acquisition by Salesforce and a $100M+ exit for Traction Guest. Greg’s story is a case study of how exits aren’t events; they’re the result of continuous strategic choices. From customer-led growth to reclaiming product IP during acquisition, Greg built a company that was both resilient and highly acquirable.

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The Exit Is a Process, Not a Moment: How Clio Structured for Liquidity & Longevity

Most founders think about their exit as a final chapter, a moment of payoff, or transition. But what if it’s not a moment at all? At TechExit.io, Jack Newton shared how Clio redefined the concept of an exit by treating liquidity as a continuous strategy and not just a one-time event. What followed wasn’t just a record-breaking $1.2 billion CAD financing round but rather a masterclass in secondaries, partner selection, and long-range planning. If you’re building a SaaS company with ambitions beyond the next round, this is the blueprint.

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Think Like a Buyer: Four Real Exit Lessons from Two Founders Who Sold

In this article, we explore the firsthand experiences of two founders; Jason Leeson of Squirrel Systems (Acquired by Valoris Group) and Kris Hartvigsen of Dooly (Acquired by Mediafly), who each took very different paths when it came to selling their companies. Jason led the exit of a decades-old legacy business, while Kris navigated the sale of a high-growth AI startup in an everchanging tech market.

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Portrait Of A Leader: 5 Lessons Tech Founders Can Learn From Bill Hunter & Geordie Rose

It’s not just about having a world-changing product or a compelling pitch. The most effective founders develop something deeper: the ability to endure setbacks, make tough people-based decisions, and continue inspiring others when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re prepping for an acquisition or have just raised a round, your mindset and leadership approach can shape your company’s trajectory and its ultimate exit. Here’s what we learned from two founders who’ve lived the full cycle.

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