• Breakout

Negotiating from Strength: Creating Leverage Before the Process Begins

October 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM
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Moderator

Jeffrey Bennett

Jeffrey Bennett

Senior Director, Technology & Innovation Banking

National Bank

Panelists

Andrew McLeod

Andrew McLeod

Co-Founder & CEO

Certn

Anish Singla

Anish Singla

President & Co-Founder

Tequity

Leverage is created long before a transaction process begins. This session explores the positioning, preparation, and strategic decisions that create negotiating leverage, whether founders are raising capital, pursuing acquisitions, or preparing for a future exit.

Session Focus:

  • Unlocking value before the process starts
  • Running a competitive process
  • Reading buyer dynamics and motivation

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