Event category: Plenary

No acquisition is the same, and in this session, leaders will share their personal journeys through a variety of M&A experiences, revealing how they identified the right buyers and tailored their approach based on the type of acquisition. From strategic acquisitions and acqui-hires to partial exits, roll-ups, and carve-outs, learn how to evaluate and aligned with the right partners through first hand accounts from those that have gone before.

Step into the cage as teams of buyers and sellers go head-to-head, battling it out over the ultimate M&A showdown. In this fun no-holds-barred session, a team of buyers will reveal the tactics behind evaluating financial health, growth potential, and strategic fit, while the sellers fight back with tips for showcasing true valuation, alignment, and reputation. Every deal is unique, so get ready for a cage match like no other. Who will ultimately be the winner?

Discover how artificial intelligence is set to transform the sales and marketing landscape, enabling smarter strategies, personalized customer experiences, and accelerated revenue growth. We’ll delve into upcoming trends, innovative technologies, and actionable insights that will position your business at the forefront of this revolution.

We’ll meet one former CEO and their acquisition team as they reflect on how they drove the company’s growth by assembling a world-class team, fostered a culture of innovation, and aligned company strategy to meet critical industry needs. Discover how visionary leadership and strategic focus, combined with support and collaboration within the company and its advisors culminated in a 1 billion acquisition leveraging its robust valuation, unmatched customer retention, and globally adopted asset management solutions. Get your notepads ready!

In this fireside chat we’ll hear how one founder scaled their company from a one-person startup to over 1000+ employees, created spin off ventures and built for acquisition. Gain insights into strategies, the deal process, and lessons learned post-sale.