AI, Value Creation, and M&A Readiness
About this Event
Built to Scale, Ready to Sell is a curated CEO Workshop for founders, CEOs, investors, and select trusted advisors focused on AI, value creation, and M&A readiness.
Join Eminae Network on Thursday, June 25, at Citrin Cooperman in Rockefeller Center for an afternoon of practical insight, meaningful connections, and executive-level conversation designed to help leaders build stronger companies and prepare more strategically for growth, capital, acquisition, or exit.
Capacity is limited to keep the room curated, the conversations meaningful, and the networking high-value.
Event Details
📍 Location: Citrin Cooperman 50 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020
đź“… Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Why This Event Matters
Growth alone does not create a premium outcome.
The companies that command stronger valuations and better deal outcomes are often the ones that are more scalable, more disciplined, and better prepared long before they ever go to market.
AI is changing how companies operate, how value is created, and how buyers and investors evaluate opportunities. At the same time, diligence is getting tougher, expectations are rising, and many companies are still leaving value on the table because they are not prepared early enough. This workshop helps attendees build attractive businesses, improve performance, reduce risk, and strengthen readiness for growth, capital, acquisition, or exit.t.
Why Leaders Should Be in the Room
This event is intentionally designed to bring together business owners, operators, investors, and a select group of trusted advisors in one focused room.
If you want practical insight on what drives value, what weakens readiness, and how AI, operations, and diligence readiness can shape stronger business and transaction outcomes, you should be in the room.
This is not about theory. It is about helping leaders make better decisions, improve performance, and prepare more strategically for what comes next.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- CEOs and founders looking to scale smarter and build a more valuable company.
- Business owners preparing for future growth, succession, capital, or exit opportunities.
- Investors and acquirers are looking to better understand what creates value and what signals readiness.
- Trusted advisors serving lower to middle-market companies in growth, transition, and transaction planning. If you are serious about growth, value creation, or exit, this event is for you.u.
What You Will Walk Away With
Attendees can expect: firsthand knowledge from pioneers at the crossroads of AI, operations, and M&A, not typically accessible at other events.
- a better understanding of what drives value in real transactions
- a clearer view of what weakens readiness and creates avoidable risk
- actionable ideas to improve performance, decision-making, and sell-side preparedness
- stronger connections with business leaders, investors, and advisors in the room
The goal is simple: to help you walk away with ideas you can actually use.
Featured Speakers and Panelists
Opening Keynote
Sami Baqai - Founder, Autokatalyst
CEO Workshop
Jeff Peze - Founder, Valuenest
Rose Desauguste - AI and Growth Strategy Leader, Seygan
Closing Panel
Roy Pellicano (Moderator) - Director Projects, Program Manager, SVAM International Inc.
Susan Ganz - Business Strategist and Chief of Staff, Ganz Strategic Solutions
Ardi Nugraha - Director, Transaction Advisory Services, Citrin Cooperman
Sankeetha Selvarajah, Esq. - Acquisition Attorney, Investor, Consultant, Founder, Zensei LLC
Additional panelist to be announced
Program Highlights
The afternoon will include:
- an opening keynote on AI, business strategy, and value creation
- An interactive CEO workshop focused on diligence readiness, business value, and practical application.
- a closing panel discussion on execution, QoE, diligence credibility, and what drives value in today’s market
- a cocktail reception for high-level networking and continued conversation
Program Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Registration and networking
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM - Welcome remarks
1:40 PM - 2:15 PM - Opening keynote
2:25 PM - 3:30 PM - Interactive CEO workshop
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM - Closing panel discussion
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Cocktail reception
Ticket Information
Choose the ticket option that best fits your role.
General admission includes access to both the CEO Workshop and the Cocktail Reception.
VIP packages include premium benefits such as preferred seating, a professional headshot photo, a VIP welcome gift bag, exclusive access to the event recording, and more.
If you are building for the future, thinking about value, or preparing for what is next, do not wait for the market to force the conversation.
Register now to secure your spot and maximize your company's future potential.
Take the first step—reserve your place at Built to Scale, Ready to Sell today.
About the Eminae CEO Forum Educational Series
The Eminae CEO Forum Educational Series is an exclusive educational event designed for CEOs, business owners, and M&A professionals navigating critical transitions. Whether focused on growth, mergers, or exit strategies, this private forum connects you with an elite group of advisors and consultants who provide actionable insights and expert guidance tailored to your unique challenges.
At the core of the Eminae Network’s mission is our dedication to empowering leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of deal-making. Through dynamic panel discussions and thought-provoking presentations, attendees will gain strategic insights to drive success and maximize opportunities in today’s competitive M&A landscape.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Citrin Cooperman, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, United States
USD 103.22 to USD 5337.21












