Jack Newton
CEO & Founder
Clio (Acquired vLex & ShareDo)
MAY 5, 2027 • VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WEST
Our carefully curated agenda will help you prepare for acquisition and connect with Canada’s leading entrepreneurs, mentors, and dealmakers — all while keeping your options open. Each session is designed to help you build optionality into your strategy — from fundraising and scaling to exit readiness — so you can make the best move when opportunity strikes.
In today’s rapidly evolving mid-market tech M&A landscape, understanding the trends shaping valuations and acquisitions has never been more critical. This session will equip you with the tools to identify opportunities, tackle challenges, and learn how AI is redefining valuations, driving demand and boosting…
In today’s rapidly evolving mid-market tech M&A landscape, understanding the trends shaping valuations and acquisitions has never been more critical. This session will equip you with the tools to identify opportunities, tackle challenges, and learn how AI is redefining valuations, driving demand and boosting competitive value. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or corporate acquirer, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to elevate your acquisition strategy and capitalize on the tech industry’s biggest trends.
In today’s rapidly evolving mid-market tech M&A landscape, understanding the trends shaping valuations and acquisitions has never been more critical. This session will equip you with the tools to identify opportunities, tackle challenges, and learn how AI is redefining valuations, driving demand and boosting…
Join Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio, for a fireside chat as he shares the inside story of how Clio secured Canada’s largest-ever private software capital raise, which also set a record as the largest vertical SaaS raise of all time and the largest in legal technology globally. This conversation will provide…
Join Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio, for a fireside chat as he shares the inside story of how Clio secured Canada’s largest-ever private software capital raise, which also set a record as the largest vertical SaaS raise of all time and the largest in legal technology globally. This conversation will provide unprecedented insights into the bold strategies, high-stakes decisions, and challenges that led to the CAD $1.25 billion deal. Jack will walk you through the journey, revealing the risks taken, lessons learned, and the visionary leadership that made this historic achievement possible.
This session offers a unique perspective for tech founders navigating their own paths to scale. Discover how strategic acquisitions, market positioning, and resilience all play critical roles in expansion, and in securing financing. Learn how this landmark deal is not only propelling Clio’s growth but also reshaping the future of legaltech—and gain actionable insights that can inspire and inform your own journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s most innovative tech leaders about breaking barriers, building a global category leader, and unlocking the next level of growth.
Join Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio, for a fireside chat as he shares the inside story of how Clio secured Canada’s largest-ever private software capital raise, which also set a record as the largest vertical SaaS raise of all time and the largest in legal technology globally. This conversation will provide…
Unlock the secrets of tech M&A from the buyer’s perspective in this power-packed session. Dive into how leading acquirers scout, evaluate, and close deals, and discover the strategies to position your company as their next must-have target. With actionable insights from top corporate buyers, private equity…
Unlock the secrets of tech M&A from the buyer’s perspective in this power-packed session. Dive into how leading acquirers scout, evaluate, and close deals, and discover the strategies to position your company as their next must-have target. With actionable insights from top corporate buyers, private equity firms, and venture capitalists, plus audience-driven Q&A, this session will arm you with the knowledge to confidently approach buyers and maximize your sale potential.
Unlock the secrets of tech M&A from the buyer’s perspective in this power-packed session. Dive into how leading acquirers scout, evaluate, and close deals, and discover the strategies to position your company as their next must-have target. With actionable insights from top corporate buyers, private equity…
For seasoned dealmakers, the initial rush of an M&A transaction is nothing new—but neither are the inevitable roadblocks that arise along the way. Delays in due diligence, shifting financial expectations, deal fatigue, internal politics, and competing priorities can all threaten to derail even the most promising…
For seasoned dealmakers, the initial rush of an M&A transaction is nothing new—but neither are the inevitable roadblocks that arise along the way. Delays in due diligence, shifting financial expectations, deal fatigue, internal politics, and competing priorities can all threaten to derail even the most promising transactions. In this session, experienced buyers, sellers, bankers, and advisors share candid war stories and hard-earned insights from navigating complex, high-stakes deals. Learn how to manage stakeholder dynamics, maintain momentum during drawn-out negotiations, and stay focused on closing without compromising the ultimate value of the deal. This isn’t about theory—it’s about what it really takes to cross the finish line in today’s M&A landscape.
For seasoned dealmakers, the initial rush of an M&A transaction is nothing new—but neither are the inevitable roadblocks that arise along the way. Delays in due diligence, shifting financial expectations, deal fatigue, internal politics, and competing priorities can all threaten to derail even the most promising…
Preparing for an acquisition is a high-stakes process, and the 24 months leading up to the deal are critical. This session provides a roadmap, detailing the key milestones and roles of lawyers, advisors, bankers, and accountants in ensuring compliance, positioning for valuation, and streamlining due diligence…
Preparing for an acquisition is a high-stakes process, and the 24 months leading up to the deal are critical. This session provides a roadmap, detailing the key milestones and roles of lawyers, advisors, bankers, and accountants in ensuring compliance, positioning for valuation, and streamlining due diligence activities. Whether you’re preparing for your first acquisition or fine-tuning your exit strategy, this session will provide actionable insights and a physical timeline to help you navigate every step with confidence.
Preparing for an acquisition is a high-stakes process, and the 24 months leading up to the deal are critical. This session provides a roadmap, detailing the key milestones and roles of lawyers, advisors, bankers, and accountants in ensuring compliance, positioning for valuation, and streamlining due diligence…
“The value at TechExit.io is hearing on-the-ground stories from founders who have sold their companies and being surrounded by a network of people who truly understand the upsides and downsides of selling a company.
— Jack Newton, CEO & Founder of Clio
MAY 5, 2027 • VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WEST
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