• Breakout

Exit Options: From Complete Sale to Everything in Between

October 25, 2023 · 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
Breakout Room 1 (215-216)

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Moderator

Conor Snape

Conor Snape

Director, Growth & Transition Capital

BDC

Panelists

Carlos Cerqueira

Carlos Cerqueira

Partner

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Gary Kalk

Gary Kalk

Founder, CEO & Chairman

GOcxm

John Kirkpatrick

John Kirkpatrick

Managing Director

STS Capital Partners

Meryeme Lahmami

Meryeme Lahmami

Principal

Pender Ventures

Traditionally, exit options for tech companies and their investors were limited to going public or being acquired. Now, times have changed, and a world of new possibilities opened up. As a founder, navigating exit options can be a daunting task that requires careful consideration of crucial factors such as the relative strength of the company, the makeup of the investors, and the ultimate long-term goals.  

This session will guide you through the different exit options and help you make the best-informed decisions. 

In this session, we’ll discuss:  

  • There are several ways to exit a company. Explore and compare strategic, venture, PE, etc.  
  • Considerations for different deal structures  
  • How do you get the most out of your company if you aren’t growing and profitable: Distressed M&A opportunities, options and realities  
  • Transactions – what we’ll see in 2023 given the market: All stock deals, acquires and more.
  • There are several ways to exit a company. Explore and compare strategic, venture, PE, etc.