MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
This conference is designed to provide you with the knowledge, resources, and connections necessary to successfully acquire, scale, and sell profitable businesses.
CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS TO THE
M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE
$365Regular Price
$165
$165
With Select Discount Codes!
To discover our active discount codes, please reach out to help@malaunchpad.com.
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EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE M&A LAUNCHPAD PRE-EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT NETWORKING DINNER
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All-Day Access
- Lunch and refreshments
- Participation in in-depth breakout sessions
- Content to GROW your business
- Access to Saturday Night Networking Mixer
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Speaker meet-and-greet lunch -
Reserved seating at the M&A Launchpad Conference
MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
This conference is designed to provide you with the knowledge, resources, and connections necessary to successfully acquire, scale, and sell profitable businesses.
$620Regular Price
$420
$420
With Select Discount Codes!
To discover our active discount codes, please reach out to help@malaunchpad.com.
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE M&A LAUNCHPAD PRE-EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT NETWORKING DINNER
-
All-Day Access
- Lunch and refreshments
- Participation in in-depth breakout sessions
- Content to GROW your business
- Access to Saturday Night Networking Mixer
- Speaker meet-and-greet lunch
- Reserved seating at the M&A Launchpad Conference
A CONFERENCE CURATED FOR ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, & BUSINESS OWNERS
ACQUIRE & SCALE
Discover the secrets to successfully acquiring profitable businesses from seasoned experts in the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad is your gateway to mastering deal sourcing, structuring, financing, and ultimately closing lucrative business transactions. We also have a variety of content teaching owners how to optimize operations and scale their business. Join us in this unparalleled forum, where renowned entrepreneurs will share their invaluable insights on acquiring wealth through strategic business acquisitions.
INVEST
Attend the M&A Conference to access in-depth learning pathways tailored to provide you with the vital knowledge and skills required to make strategic investments in profitable M&A opportunities. You'll acquire valuable insights into deal sourcing and underwriting, tax optimization strategies for M&A investors, and a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end M&A investment process. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to forge valuable connections with industry professionals offering lucrative passive M&A investment opportunities.
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TO THE M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE
MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX • WESTIN MEMORIAL CITY HOTEL
Questions about this event? Email us at help@Malaunchpad.com
$365
$165
$355
$155
$355
$155
Regular Price
With Select Discount Codes!
**please email help@malaunchpad.com to discover our active discount codes!
-
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE M&A LAUNCHPAD PRE-EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT NETWORKING DINNER
- All-Day Access
- Lunch and refreshments
- Participation in in-depth breakout sessions
-
Content to GROW your business
-
Access to Saturday Night Networking Mixer
-
Speaker meet-and-greet lunch -
Reserved seating at the M&A Launchpad Conference
$620
$420
Regular Price
With Select Discount Codes!
**please email help@malaunchpad.com to discover our active discount codes!
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE M&A LAUNCHAPD PRE-EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT NETWORKING DINNER
- All-Day Access
- Lunch and refreshments
- Participation in in-depth breakout sessions
-
Content to GROW your business
-
Access to Saturday Night Networking Mixer
- Speaker meet-and-greet lunch
- Reserved seating at the M&A Launchpad Conference
REFUND POLICY
We understand that circumstances may still change and that you might find yourself unable to attend the conference. In the event that this happens and you need to cancel your ticket, the following policy applies:
Cancellation and Refund:
You may request to cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 90 days before the conference date. Cancellation requests made within 90 days of the event date may not receive a refund but have the option to transfer the ticket to a friend or to a future conference. See Ticket Transfer below.
Ticket Transfer:
You may wish to transfer your ticket to someone else or to a future M&A Launchpad conferences, up to 2 weeks before the conference date.
For assistance, please contact help@malaunchpad.com
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WESTIN MEMORIAL CITY
945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
Join us at The Westin Memorial City, a premier hotel situated in the heart of Houston's vibrant Energy Corridor. With its prime location, you'll have effortless access to all the popular hot spots that Houston has to offer. Plus, enjoy the added convenience of a quick 15-25 minute commute to nearby airports.
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WESTIN MEMORIAL CITY
945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
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SPEAKERS
M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE• MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
Questions about this event? Email us at help@Malaunchpad.com
Note: Please keep in mind that the event schedule is subject to change as we work to line up speakers, panels, and breakout sessions that will bring our attendees the most value.
ROMAN BASI
Managing Partner The Center for Financial,
Legal & Tax Planning
WALKER DEIBEL
Founder, M&A AdvisorBuy Then Build
JESS BAILEY
Managing AttorneyBailey Law Firm
FERAS MOUSSA
PrincipalDisrupt Equity
CASEY MINSHEW
Managing Partner Equity Launchpad
BEN SUTTLES
PrincipalDisrupt Equity
DAN CORREDOR
President
Strategic CFO®
REID PENNEBAKER
Founder and Managing Partner
ETA Circle
JUDD GOODRICH
Go-To-Market Lead & Product
Mainshares
JON DONNEL
Managing Director, Valuation AdvisoryBizWorth
BizWorth
CARL KLEIMANN
Moffitt Holdings, LLC Moffitt Services
MARK WINCHESTER
NATHAN STODDARD
VP, Senior Wealth Consultant
US Life Pro
Founder
Our WAEE
Our WAEE
MAX LUMMIS
Founder & Managing Shareholder
LCS Accounting & Advisory
LCS Accounting & Advisory
MANDY MCALLISTER
CEO
GoBundance Women
GoBundance Women
SHAWN ALLARD
Owner
Veer Group
ANDREW DE LUNA
Managing Director
Moon Consulting
MIKE OKHRAVI
Owner/Operator
Your Garage Floor and Premier Towing
CHRIS WILLIAMS
CEO
System Six
JACK FOLEY
Senior Vice President
AssuredPartners
SHELLEY EWART NAGLIERI
Group Manager
Comerica Bank
KEVIN BIBELHAUSEN
General Partner
Fruition Capital
TOMMY FORSYTHE
EVP, SBA Business Line Manager
Independent Bank Group
CHELSEA WOOD
Co-Founder
Acquisition Lab
BRITTANY WINNER
Executive Vice President
J. Galt
ART GOETZE
Founder and CEO
Scoop Health
EVENT SCHEDULE
M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE • MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
Questions about this event? Email us at help@Malaunchpad.com
M&A LAUNCHPAD CONFERENCE • MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
Note: Please keep in mind that the event schedule is subject to change as we work to line up speakers, panels, and breakout sessions that will bring our attendees the most value.
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Attendee Check in
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 am - 10:00 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Walker Deibel | Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Buy then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review.
He is also the creator of Acquisition Lab, the premier accelerator for acquisition entrepreneurship, focusing on delivering world-class education, tools & resources, group coaching, and a vetted community.
10:00 am - 10:20 am
Networking Sessions
At the M&A Launchpad Conference, we bring together business owners, investors, and acquirers to cultivate enduring and profitable business connections.
10:20 am - 10:55 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Roman Basi | The Back Nine of Business: Perfecting Your Exit Game
Entrepreneurs and business professionals, gear up for an invigorating session of strategic planning at "The Back Nine of Business: Perfecting Your Exit Game." Envision this experience as an exclusive membership to the executive golf club of exit strategies, where Roman Basi, a seasoned tax expert and attorney, assumes the role of your adept caddy. Roman brings with him not only a wealth of knowledge in tax optimization but also a keen understanding of legal safeguards. Together, we'll navigate the hazards and bunkers of business transitions with finesse. Whether your target is the "Eagle Exit" through a soaring acquisition or the smooth "Par for the Course" transition to retirement, Roman will be your guide through the lush fairways of diverse exit structures and considerations. Prepare to refine your swing in the realm of business exits and ensure your strategic game is as precise as a hole-in-one.
10:55 am - 11:35 am
M&A Success Stories Panel
Gain valuable insights into the journeys of successful M&A entrepreneurs who have bought, operated, scaled, and ultimately sold their companies for millions. These individuals have faced significant setbacks, and have learned invaluable lessons along the way. By delving into their experiences, you can gain direct takeaways to apply to your own business journey.
11:35 am - 12:10 pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jess Bailey | Sculpting Success: The Interplay of Change Leadership and Change Management in M&A
Exploring how the synergy between change leadership and change management is pivotal in achieving success during M&A transactions. Attendees can expect to gain profound insights into the strategic and tactical dimensions of these approaches, understanding their symbiotic relationship and complementary nature. I will delve into the roles and responsibilities associated with both change leadership and change management, offering actionable strategies for achieving strategic alignment, ensuring effective communication, fostering a change-ready culture, and navigating diverse growth stages.
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Getting Started in M&A: What Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know
Featuring Reid Pennebaker, Beki Darlin, Mike Okhravi, and Sean Allard
M&A Breakout Sessions
Join us at the M&A Launchpad Conference for a series of carefully curated breakout sessions designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to excel in the world of mergers and acquisitions. Our A and B sessions are broken down into two different learning paths tailored to your business goals.
Breakout A: Tailored for acquirers and business owners
Breakout B: Tailored for investors
Breakout A: Tailored for acquirers and business owners
2:15 pm - 2:55 pm
1A - M&A Deal Structuring, Due Diligence & Ways To Mitigate Your Risk
Featuring Jess Bailey, Max Lummis, and Andrew De Luna
2B - The Acquisition Process: Sourcing & Acquiring Deals in 2024
Featuring Jon Stoddard, and Casey Minshew
2:55 pm - 3:35 pm
2A - M&A Financing Options and Strategies
Featuring Shelley Ewart Naglieri, and Mark Winchester
2B - The Process Of Evaluating Your First Investment
Featuring Ben Suttles, Feras Moussa, and Casey Minshew
3:35 pm - 4:15 pm
3A - Successful Integrations and Optimizing Operations To 10x Your Profit
Featuring Carl Kleimann
3B - Navigating The Sale of Your Business
Featuring Jon Donnel, Dan Corredor, and Shelley Ewart Naglieri
4:15 pm - 4:55 pm
4A - The Business Inside The Business
Featuring Nathan Stoddard, and Brittany Winner
4B - Reducing Your Tax Liability As An Investor
4:55 pm - 5:15 pm
Fireside Chat: Passive Investing in M&A Opportunities
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Post-Event Networking
Join us for cocktails and networking at the 024 Lounge on the first floor of the Westin Memorial City Hotel.
ABOUT M&A LAUNCHPAD
MAY 11TH, 2024 • HOUSTON, TX
The M&A Launchpad is a one-day Conference for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Whether you're seeking to acquire or invest in profitable businesses, scale your existing venture, or plan for a successful exit strategy, the M&A Launchpad is the event for you. Gain access to a wealth of tools, resources, and opportunities that will propel your business to new heights. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to form incredible connections with like-minded professionals that have the potential to transform your career.
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with high-caliber entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners from around the United States and learn from leading M&A industry experts!
300+
30+
6
ATTENDEES
SPEAKERS
BREAKOUTS
ABOUT M&A LAUNCHPAD
The M&A Launchpad is a one-day Conference for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Whether you're seeking to acquire or invest in profitable businesses, scale your existing venture, or plan for a successful exit strategy, the M&A Launchpad is the event for you. Gain access to a wealth of tools, resources, and opportunities that will propel your business to new heights. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to form incredible connections with like-minded professionals that have the potential to transform your career.
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with high-caliber entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners from around the United States and learn from leading M&A industry experts!
300+ Attendees
30+ Speakers
6 Breakouts
HOSTS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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