• Breakout

Adaptable Paths to Liquidity, Growth & Keeping Your Options Open

February 19, 2026 · 01:55 PM – 02:45 PM
Breakout Room 1 (215-216)

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Moderator

Jeffrey Lightburn

Jeffrey Lightburn

Director, Technology and Innovation

National Bank

Panelists

Arik Broadbent

Arik Broadbent

Counsel

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Brenda Irwin

Brenda Irwin

Managing General Partner

Relentless Venture Fund

Dani Lipkin

Dani Lipkin

Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector

TMX

Kevin Sandhu

Kevin Sandhu

CEO & Co-Founder

Otter (Founder of Grow Technologies - Acquired by ATB Financial)

Dual-track strategies are becoming the go-to approach for founders who want to stay flexible, protect optionality, and create stronger outcomes in today’s shifting market. This session breaks down how teams are balancing fundraising, acquisition conversations, and selective liquidity all at once — and how buyers are responding. We’ll explore the practical tools shaping these paths, from structured liquidity to strategic secondaries. Expect a candid look at what’s working, what’s risky, and how adaptability leads to better negotiations and better-fit deals. 

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