Conference Agenda - February 25th, 2021
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Virtual Conference personal set up (BMC Execs only)
Please use this time to make sure you are prepared for the start of your conference at 8 AM CDT
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Executives walk through agenda with Gerald O’Dwyer, Managing Director – Blackmore Partners
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
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Introductory remarks by Gerald (10 min)
Introduction by Executive to Private Equity Firms (20 min, 30 secs for each Executive)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
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Panel 1 – How To Pick The Right Private Equity Firm Partner
- Questions to ask
- Actions/Signals to observe
- Capital
- Big vs. Boutique Firms
Moderator: Yelena Edelstein, Deal Partner – Blackmore Partners
Panelists:
- To Be Determined
10 minute break
10:25 AM – 11:10 AM
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Panel 2 – Debunking The Private Equity Myth – Having A Private Equity Investor Will Not Destroy Your Company
- Operational control vs. Private Equity Interference
- Investments in business vs wholesale cost cutting
- Efficient hiring and firing
- Growth/ROI-oriented capital
Moderator: Yelena Edelstein, Deal Partner – Blackmore Partners
Panelists:
- To Be Determined
10 minute break
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM
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Panel 3 – Understanding How/What It’s Like to Work with a Private Equity Investor
- Different styles between firms
- Communication
- Board Meetings
- Operational vs. strategic influence
- Introductions
- 100-day plan
- Budgets
Moderator: Yelena Edelstein, Deal Partner – Blackmore Partners
Panelists:
- To Be Determined
5 minute break
12:10 PM – 4:10 PM
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Speed Networking Sessions between Private Equity and Executive Attendees via GoToMeeting