• Plenary

Manufacturing Outcomes: Creating Value When the Perfect Exit Doesn’t Exist

October 15, 2026 · 09:05 AM – 09:45 AM
Main Room

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Drawing on experience building a business, this founder shares the strategic decisions, pivots, and lessons learned from creating long-term enterprise value in an environment where there is rarely a "perfect" exit. Through a keynote followed by a fireside conversation, this session explores how founders can create strategic optionality and enterprise value rather than waiting for ideal market conditions.

What You Will Learn:

  • Creating enterprise value before liquidity exists
  • Building optionality through concrete decisions
  • Why you don't wait for a perfect exit