Deal Readiness In A Swiftly Evolving M&A Landscape
Presented By: Weaver and Tidwell, LLP / Holland & Knight
Is the foundation of your business strong enough to handle the pressure test of due diligence? Have you defined your Sustainable Competitive Advantage? Do you have a “story” you can tell? Join a group of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experienced M&A leaders as they discuss ways to strengthen the core of your business by addressing common challenges faced by middle market companies. Whether you’re aiming to raise funds, buy a business, or looking to sell, you’ll walk away with best practices you can use.
Following a 40-minute panel discussion you will have the opportunity to meet the speakers and ask questions during a 20-minute video Q&A session.
Moderator:
Partner-in-Charge, Transaction Advisory Services
Weaver and Tidwell, LLP
Brian has more than 20 years of diversified transaction advisory experience including acquisition due diligence and valuation services. He has worked with both private equity and corporate clients in a number of industries including manufacturing, retail, distribution, technology, and energy for transactions with revenues ranging from $1 million to over $500 million.
Brian is an active member of the TXCPA and the AICPA. He is a frequent author of articles for professional and business publications, providing valuable industry insights. Brian earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from Tulane University.
Panelists:
Partner
Holland & Knight
Walker Brierre focuses his practice on mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions. Mr. Brierre represents financial sponsors, their portfolio companies and other privately- and publicly-held companies in connection with their M&A and investment activities. Mr. Brierre also counsels financial sponsors in all aspects of private fund formation and capital raising. His primary industry experience includes energy, commercial real estate and investment management.
CEO
AirTight Management
Serial Entrepreneur and CEO Since 1989. Top Expert in Entrepreneurship & Scaling. Generated billions in investor profits with 4 exits, disrupted four industries. CEO Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker. Independent Director.
Founder & CEO
Crafty Counter
Hema Reddy is the founder and CEO of Crafty Counter, a consumer packaged goods startup that makes plant based snacks. Prior to her entrepreneurial ventures, Hema achieved career success with IBM and left while she was the Director of Marketing for their Systems and Technology division. Hema has spoken at conferences globally, and occasionally volunteers her time in the Austin culinary circuits and local community organizations. Hema has a Bachelors's and Masters's degree in Computer Science and is certified by the Institute of Managerial Leadership, UT McCombs School of business. She has 9 published patents under her belt throughout her professional career.