With M&A activity at an all-time high, it's never too early to start planning your exit strategy. The is the must-attend event for all technology CEOs and deal makers.
The 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.I 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.Innovative discussions.
Peter Scarth, Director - WebStagerIt 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 - SolcorpGood conference on a useful topic.
Joe Esposito, CFO & Treasurer - SolidWorks Corp.Well-organized, professional yet friendly, and educational.
Karla Thurber - BevTap Inc.There 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.Good program – with excellent speakers.
Vinay Bansal, Business Manager, MidWest - Blue Star Infotech America, Inc.The conference was awesome. It was very informative and I learned a lot.
Steven Arsenault, CEO - WebStagerThe conference was very good for me. It was very insightful and useful.
Lev Bolotin, Founder & President - ClevX, LLCThis 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 LLPThis 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 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 LondonThe 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 CareFusionVery worthwhile. Really on target! I am very pleased.
Richard Good, CEO - NetWorld Alliance, LLCVery informative and useful.
Vikram Chalana, CTO & Co-Founder - WinshuttleThere was a great range of folks- local and from other regions.
David Hostetter, Managing Partner - Competency Culture ConsultingWell 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.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 - XsyncHaving 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 MobilityPerfectly 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 GroupA very efficient way to learn about the SaaS model.
Tom Krueger, Managing Partner - Ad AstraIt is a very high quality conference, I learned a lot today.
Robert Mao, EntrepreneurValuable 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 SystemsThe quality was outstanding. The speakers are all masters of their material- they spoke with conviction based on passion and experience.
Doug Deardorf, CEO - NiSoftAll of the presentations were terrific. The panels were great and the moderators were strong.
Mark Corley, CEO - CWR MobilityI learned what to focus on to build value in our company and what to expect in the M&A process.
Paul Bunn, CTO - UltraBac SoftwareAs 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 - NetreoOne of the most informative events I have attended in a very long time.
Paul Collins, CEO - SkillsTXWorthwhile investment of one's time.
Fred Daveiga, CFO - Labvantage SolutionsI 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 IncubatorI 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 IncubatorGood overview in particular on the valuations.
Greg Chudiak, CEO - Panell TechnologyTime very well spent!
Giles Nelson, COO/CFO - Cyntient Inc.It 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, LLCI 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 - FileOnQThe 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 LLPThis 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 - NiSoftInsightful event! Practical advice and professional guidance, very much in context and relevant to all Tech based businesses.
Lorraine Nichols, CFO - REPL GroupI 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 - 9SlidesI 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 SoftwareValuable and good networking opportunities.
Carl Allen, Director - Forester ResearchValuable 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.It was among the better conferences I have seen. Very good content.
Jerry Kennelly, CEO & Co-Founder - NBT TechnologyMuch appreciated! This will inform our future!
David Alpert, Engagement Manager - MindeskOverall good speakers and panel discussions. Good insight from company participants who shared their experiences.
Jeff Burk - Agfa Monotype