• Breakout

Why Two Similar Companies Receive Very Different Valuations

October 15, 2026 · 02:15 PM – 02:55 PM
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Moderator

Talia Abramowitz

Talia Abramowitz

Managing Partner

Deloitte Ventures

Panelists

Owen Madrick

Owen Madrick

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Vibanc

Co-Founder

Certn

Petar Zelic

Petar Zelic

Managing Director & Head of Tech Investment Banking

Stifel Canada

Founders often assume that companies with similar revenue, growth, or market positioning should command similar valuations, but that's rarely the case. This session explores the operational, financial, and strategic characteristics that separate exceptional companies from average ones, helping founders understand what truly drives enterprise value in the eyes of investors and acquirers.

Session Focus:

  • Structural drivers that move the multiple
  • Operational architecture and execution
  • Financial discipline and capital efficiency
  • Why similar companies price differently

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