NAVY Launch Private Capital Forum - Palo Alto, CA

PALO ALTO, CA EVENT--CAPITAL FOR GROWTH: GOVERNANCE, EXIT READINESS, AND CASE STUDIES

AGENDA

12:20 PM to 12:50 PM – Check-In

12:50 PM to 1:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Welcome

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM –Case Studies: Failures and Successes from Companies Who Once Sat in Your Shoes

This panel features candid case studies from companies that have navigated key growth and capital inflection points. Panelists share lessons learned from both successes and setbacks, highlighting how different capital decisions shaped their trajectories. The discussion reinforces that there is no single path to growth or exit, only informed tradeoffs.

2:00 PM to 2:15 PM – Break

2:15 PM to 3:15 PM –Exit Mechanics: How Buyers Evaluate You (PE, Strategic, Equity Investors)

This panel offers a practical look at how strategic buyers, private equity firms, and late-stage investors assess companies for acquisition. Panelists discuss how buyers evaluate risk, determine valuation, and assess integration readiness. The