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Life After Exit: 10 Surprising “Gotchas” to Prepare for Post-Exit

February 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM
Breakout Room 1 (215-216)

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Moderator

Diraj Goel

Diraj Goel

CEO & Co-Founder

GetFresh Ventures

Panelists

Miranda Lievers

Miranda Lievers

Co-Founder & Advisor

Thinkific

Nicky Senyard

Nicky Senyard

CEO and Founder

Fintel Connect (Income Access, acquired by Paysafe)

Karl Sigerist

Karl Sigerist

Author, Selling Your Canadian Business | President & CEO

The Shaughnessy Group

he deal closes… now what? In this candid session, founders, lawyers, bankers, and accountants break down the 10 biggest “gotchas” that hit after an exit—from financial curveballs and tax surprises to lingering legal obligations, shifting roles, and the identity wobble no one warns you about. Expect practical guidance, hard-won lessons, and a few “wish I’d known this sooner” confessions. A grounded, honest look at the next chapter—and how to navigate it with clarity, confidence, and a little more calm.

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