Panel 4: PE Roundtable. Key takeaways: balance micro details with macro trends, focus on quality and growth, prepare pre-M&A, communicate AI impact, and prioritize people and partnerships.

Panel 3: I’m Your New CEO – I’m Here to Sell the Company. Key takeaways: focus on top value drivers, build a durable vision, reward key players, prove results before the story, and seek capital for growth rather than headlines.

Panel 2: Top Deals of 2025. Key takeaways: prepare early with clean finances and a strong internal team, treat equity rollovers as partnerships, and stay focused on the ultimate goal without letting small issues derail you.

Panel 1: Buying, Building & Supercharging Growth via M&A. Key takeaways: small deals take big bandwidth, model synergies realistically, engage HR/tax/tech early, buy to strengthen your ecosystem, and prioritize culture and long-term fit.