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

Drawing on his experience building 10KC, David Wilkin 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 with Ali Asaria, this session explores how founders can build enterprise value and keep multiple paths open rather than waiting for ideal market conditions.

Session Focus:

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