13:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Barbara Momboeuf, Director Marketing and Events | WFS

David Levine, Executive Vice President, Director | Corum Group (Platinum Sponsor)

13:05 – 13:30
M&A Market Update & 2021 Top 10 Disruptive Tech Trends:

How trends drive strategic imperative and lead to successful exits

Tim Goddard, Executive Vice President Corp Dev | Corum Group

13:30 – 14:30
Investors Panel: Will your strategy get funded?‍

Tanya Boyko, Principal | ArcTern Ventures

James Shen, Managing Partner | Pioneer Ventures Inc.

Joseph Khoubbieh, Partner | Valsoft Corporation

Jim Andrew, Member | Walnut Ventures

‍Moderator: Martin Lowrie, Senior Vice President | Corum Group

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14:30 – 14:45
Tech Valuation Metrics: What is your company worth & how do you get it?‍

Yasmin Khodamoradi, Vice President Valuation Services | Corum Group

14:45 – 15:00
‍The Merger Experience & Short Break

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15:00 – 16:15
Buyers Panel: Do you have what they want?‍

Todd Crick, Partner | Astra Capital Management

Jenna Sleefe, Director | Francisco Partners

Eric Winsborrow, EVP Corporate Strategy | Hitachi Wenco International Mining Systems

Mark Miller, CEO | Volaris

‍Moderator: David Levine, Executive Vice President, Director | Corum Group

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16:15 - 16:30
Software Bidding Wars: Are you leaving over half your value on the table?

Bruce Milne, Founder & CEO | Corum Group‍

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16:30 – 17:30
Sellers Panel: Advice from CEOs who’ve sold & how to prepare for an exit

Tara Akhavan, Ph.D, CEO | Faurecia IRYStec Inc

Suzanne Oakley, CFO | Bedrock Data

Scott Pickard, President & CEO | Business Infusions

‍Moderator: Daniel Rudich, Vice President | Corum Group

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17:30 - 17:35

Corum Celebration: After the deal

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17:35 - 18:00
Closing Remarks

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Sponsored by: Ridout & Maybee LLP