Exit or IPO Summit

• ​🚀 $10 Trillion in business assets are changing hands this decade

• ​💸 79% of owners have no written transition plan

• ​💥 Most founders regret how they exited and we’re here to change that

​You’ll leave this summit smarter about how businesses are valued, what buyers actually want, and what steps you can take now to ensure you’re not leaving millions on the table.

​🔥 About the Event

​This is not your average seminar.

​It’s a strategic, high-energy session built for people who are buying companies, growing them, or preparing to sell.

​Whether you’re a founder scaling fast, an acquirer looking for smart deals, or someone curious about how capital markets really work — this is where you’ll want to be.

​👤 Featured Speaker

​John Decker, CEPA® - SVP, Head of Business Advisory Services & Equity Capital Markets Liaison, D.A. Davidson

​John brings two decades of M&A, capital strategy, and transition planning experience. He’s been a CEO, a CFO, and now leads D.A. Davidson’s national work helping business owners maximize value before they exit. He’s helped companies avoid 8-figure mistakes and unlock life-changing outcomes.

​🗂 Agenda

​3:00 PM – Welcome

• ​Why exits, IPOs, and smart acquisitions matter more than ever

​3:10 PM – Keynote: John Decker

​“Exit Ready: What Smart Acquirers Want, What Great Founders Miss”

• ​30 mins of sharp insight, value-building science, and cautionary tales

• ​Learn how to avoid regret and maximize your business’s value

​3:40 PM – Capital Perspective (Optional)

• ​Brief insight from a D.A. Davidson exec on equity partners, deal readiness, and capital stack landmines

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​3:45 PM – Live Panel “Inside the Growth Pressure Cooker”

• ​2 live interviews with companies that went from $0 to millions in less than 12 months

• ​Real-time coaching and hard questions from John

• ​Questions with audience questions encouraged

​4:25 PM – Wrap up

​💬 Brought to you by:

​D.A. Davidson | Dugdale Hayes Investment Group & build_