Meet the Top Dealmakers
in Philadelphia
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
PHILADELPHIA 201 HOTEL
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (formerly ASPIRE) features an all-star lineup of entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for a day of dynamic discussions and one-on-one networking
Experience Dealmakers
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (formerly ASPIRE) connects thousands of local dealmakers - from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, our conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. To experience Dealmakers, take a look at last year's event.
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Speakers
Agenda
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7:15 A.M. Registration, Coffee & Networking
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7:45 A.M. Breakfast
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8:00 A.M. Welcome Address
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8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Dealmakers’ M&A Roundtable
A group of Philadelphia’s top CEOs and M&A experts explore the operating environment for dealmaking in Greater Philadelphia … and beyond. They will share front-line experiences of how they identify opportunities, structure deals, integrate operations and discuss the state of capital investment.
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9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. So, You Want to Buy a Company?
Entrepreneurs, investors and M&A experts discuss how to position any company to be ready for an acquisition. Whether you are a closely held business, family operation, or midmarket private or public entity, join the conversation as panelists explore how to prepare to be a buyer, the board perspective of acquisitions and why family offices are on an acquisition spree.
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9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Targeted Sales: How to Determine to Whom to Sell Your Business
A panel of entrepreneurs and business advisers explore key questions any owner wrestles with when selling a company, product line or ownership percentage: When should I sell? To whom should I sell? And what do I do next? Three entrepreneurs and two advisers discuss how to analyze the sales process and build a road map for success.
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10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. Networking
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10:45 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Transaction Preparedness: Checking the Boxes on Deal Readiness
No matter what type of M&A you and your company are involved with, success means being ready for the deal to go down. A group of veteran dealmakers discuss what you should know, common missteps and practical advice to best prepare for M&A transactions.
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10:45 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Maximizing Returns: Pre-, During and Post-Liquidity
When it comes to the most important M&A transaction of your business life, most people are woefully unprepared. C-suite executives, wealth managers and M&A advisers take a deep dive into best practices and mistakes made when preparing for — and completing — liquidity events to maximize net proceeds.
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11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Networking
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12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lunch
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12:30 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. Life Sciences, Biotech and Pharma: A Look at Capital Flow and M&A Activity in Trending Sectors
A group of dynamic female entrepreneurs and savvy investors explore rising trends in dealmaking within three hot Philadelphia sectors: life sciences, biotech and pharma. They’ll share personal experiences and discuss what’s spurring activity, who’s active and where the money is flowing.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. A Deep Dive on the Buy Side
Serial entrepreneurs, investors and M&A experts share lessons learned and potential pitfalls to avoid when accelerating growth through acquisitions. They’ll also discuss what’s worked for them, including the importance of due diligence.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Sales Cycle: Planning Ahead to Achieve Your Goals
Entrepreneurs and M&A experts share personal stories of preparing to sell their companies and those of their clients. The panel will explore common buyer asks and offer tips on how to navigate challenges in the sales process you’ll encounter along the way.
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2:15 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Refreshment Break
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2:30 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Building Strong Capital Stacks: How to Raise Capital to Fuel Your Organization’s Growth
A panel of financiers, business owners and M&A experts challenge the conventional norms as they explore where to seek out and secure capital to finance accelerated growth.
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2:30 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Recapitalization, Sale and Liquidity: A 360-Degree Analyses
A roundtable of entrepreneurs, wealth managers, and M&A advisers take a deep dive into what to expect when considering recapitalization or the sale of a business to generate a liquidity event … and what comes next.
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3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Cocktail Reception & Awards
Join us at the cocktail reception to recognize the 2020 Dealmaker of the Year Award Winners!
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4:30 P.M. Adjourn
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