Author Archives for rmajeau

BREAKOUT 1: An Unexpected Acquisition Offer Came Across Your Desk. What Now?

It is every Founder’s dream and nightmare rolled into one: an unexpected business acquisition offer. Yet, it happens all the... Read More

BREAKOUT 2: Negotiation Secrets from Three Exits

Within four years, Dan Martell had scaled the business to 30 employees when he received an acquisition offer that would... Read More

Deal Killers Discussion (How to address & avoid them)

The discipline of M&A is a complex and labyrinthine one, peppered with its share of false starts, thrilling chases, and... Read More

Lunch Break

LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE: An Inside Look at Wattpad’s $754 Million Acquisition to Naver to Accelerate Growth & Become the Next Disney

Wattpad, the proudly Canadian-based company grew from humble roots as a feature-phone app in 2006 to a global entertainment company and data-driven social... Read More

CONCURRENT SESSIONS: BREAKOUTS 1 & 2

BREAKOUT 1: Valuation Check-In

Do you know what your business is worth? This session will explore how to enhance the value of your business... Read More

BREAKOUT 2: Dear Founder, Here’s What You Need to Know About M&A

The process of buying and selling companies is described by many tech execs and founders as: lengthy, all-consuming, taxing, stressful... Read More

CONCURRENT SESSIONS: BREAKOUTS 1 & 2

BREAKOUT 1: Your Liquidity Options: Partial Exits & Two-Part Exits

You’ve taken a lot of risk in putting your time, energy and often equity into your company. But the path... Read More