World Financial Symposiums will hold the Growth and Exit Strategies for Software and IT Companies conference once again in London on 3 December, hosted at the offices of Olswang.
As a two-time attendee, I'm happy to report that this was unquestionably the most powerful conference of its kind that I have ever attended. The caliber of speakers, depth of agenda, and relevance of content was unparalleled.
Kevin Kinsey, CEO - NetreoI think it’s really important that entrepreneurs reach out and find what’s available for knowledge and this is a great opportunity. On top of that, this is an opportunity for people to meet each other and network which is invaluable.
Seaton Gras, Founder - SURF IncubatorOne of the most informative events I have attended in a very long time.
Paul Collins, CEO - SkillsTXThe presentations and panel discussions throughout the day were valuable and any entrepreneur would have gotten a lot of great information to use in their business planning.
May McCarthy, Director - PHACTS Products at CareFusionOverall good speakers and panel discussions. Good insight from company participants who shared their experiences.
Jeff Burk - Agfa MonotypeThere was a great balance between breadth and depth of topics covered. I found it informative and very practical.
Kameron Hadavi, VP Global Marketing & Alliances - ADEXA, Inc.I thought the conference was extremely helpful. Each speaker was very interesting and I learned a lot. I had a great time.
Bryan Leeds, Co-Founder - XsyncWorthwhile investment of one's time.
Fred Daveiga, CFO - Labvantage SolutionsThe conference was awesome. It was very informative and I learned a lot.
Steven Arsenault, CEO - WebStagerAll of the presentations were terrific. The panels were great and the moderators were strong.
Mark Corley, CEO - CWR MobilityI would be remiss not to add that I enjoyed the conference. Typically, by the middle of the first day, most conferences are confirmed as a waste of time and money. I felt the conference had no weak spots and I would have stayed for yet a third day!
Lou MacDonald, CFO - InfoMedics, Inc.It was among the better conferences I have seen. Very good content.
Jerry Kennelly, CEO & Co-Founder - NBT TechnologyIt was an excellent conference!
Eilish McCaffrey, Founder & CEO - Velocitop TechnologiesA good group of presenters covering the range of players in the technology arena.
Russ Johnson, President - Fuse Networks, LLCGood conference on a useful topic.
Joe Esposito, CFO & Treasurer - SolidWorks Corp.Having spent a decade or so in major corporations, Microsoft etc. it’s fabulous to be back with such a dynamic, vibrant community that I did not know really existed here in Seattle.
Mark Corley, CEO - CWR MobilityInsightful event! Practical advice and professional guidance, very much in context and relevant to all Tech based businesses.
Lorraine Nichols, CFO - REPL GroupIt is a very high quality conference, I learned a lot today.
Robert Mao, EntrepreneurInnovative discussions.
Peter Scarth, Director - WebStagerGood overview in particular on the valuations.
Greg Chudiak, CEO - Panell TechnologyThe quality was outstanding. The speakers are all masters of their material- they spoke with conviction based on passion and experience.
Doug Deardorf, CEO - NiSoftMuch appreciated! This will inform our future!
David Alpert, Engagement Manager - MindeskVery informative and useful.
Vikram Chalana, CTO & Co-Founder - WinshuttleI thought it was a great conference, it really made me think. It got some ideas stirring in my head, and I appreciated the opportunity to hear this stuff.
Peter Hussey, Partner - LabKey SoftwareIt has been very easy to relate to the presenters which made it simple to apply what was being said to my own organization.
Jon Ayres, COO - SolcorpI found the conference to be really great. I didn’t know much about selling a company and I think I have a lot more insight now and I will know where to go when somebody approaches me to buy my company!
Ruchit Garg, President & CEO - 9SlidesWell organized – good diversity of topics: Nice balance of presentation and real case examples. Excellent stimulus of ideas with practical application.
Thor Bendickson, CEO - Go Solutions, Inc.This conference was fantastic, particularly for startups who are looking at figuring out their exit strategies, the M&A process, what their resources are, and what process they need to go through in order to be successful.
Fraser Mendel, Partner - Davis Wright Tremaine LLPThe Angel Investment Panel was the one that resonated most closely with my heart strings because that’s the closest to where the entrepreneurs are. What was particularly important was the discussion about the role of Angel Investors as advisors first and financial investors second.
Fraser Mendel, Partner - Davis Wright Tremaine LLPThere was a great range of folks- local and from other regions.
David Hostetter, Managing Partner - Competency Culture ConsultingThis is an incredibly valuable conference. I think it’s important for entrepreneurs to understand the various mechanics that are in front of them, especially the need to prepare and plan.
Seaton Gras, Founder - SURF IncubatorVery worthwhile. Really on target! I am very pleased.
Richard Good, CEO - NetWorld Alliance, LLCA very efficient way to learn about the SaaS model.
Tom Krueger, Managing Partner - Ad AstraVery interesting topics, I especially enjoyed hearing the story’s told by Mark Pearson and Teddie Wardi. Bruce Milne’s talk on “top 10” was extremely insightful, great work!
Rene Morency, Director - Browser LondonPerfectly done! I know what to do now to prepare for my exit. Thanks for showing us different ways of executing exit strategies.
Marini Ballard, CEO - The Ballard GroupI am a tired entrepreneur after many years, but attending this conference was rejuvenating and got me excited about where we can go with our company and the opportunities that are out there for us to make an impact both for our employees and the market we serve but also for some exciting potentia
Kim Webley, CEO - FileOnQI learned what to focus on to build value in our company and what to expect in the M&A process.
Paul Bunn, CTO - UltraBac SoftwareThe quality of the speakers is really high and the size of the conference is perfect for people to have valuable interactions. This conference is going to help rejuvenate and ignite the startup ecosystem in the Seattle area.
Shalendra Chhabra, Product Manager - Clipboard Inc.Valuable insights to build our startup for the exit and beyond; I'm energized with the valuable insights I learned at the Exit Strategies symposium. Extraordinary!
Noe Foster, Co-Founder - HealthTechApps Inc.Valuable information and insight. Great to know the desired and required items to prepare for a successful transaction in the future.
Paul Dundas, CEO - Emersion Software SystemsI really enjoyed the conference. It was nice to switch from startup events and get more into something like this where you have really high quality VC panels and an understanding from the exit, mergers and acquisitions side.
Neil Bergquist, Director - SURF IncubatorThis conference has been very helpful for me. The panels were all very, very pragmatic. These people are associated with each of their areas very specifically and they know what they are talking about.
Doug Deardorf, CEO - NiSoftValuable and good networking opportunities.
Carl Allen, Director - Forester ResearchWell-organized, professional yet friendly, and educational.
Karla Thurber - BevTap Inc.Good program – with excellent speakers.
Vinay Bansal, Business Manager, MidWest - Blue Star Infotech America, Inc.Time very well spent!
Giles Nelson, COO/CFO - Cyntient Inc.The conference was very good for me. It was very insightful and useful.
Lev Bolotin, Founder & President - ClevX, LLC