The Denver Smart Business Dealmakers Conference is a premier event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors to explore the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions. Organized by Smart Business Dealmakers, this conference offers a platform for dynamic content and networking opportunities in the Denver business community.
The conference covers a wide array of topics, including raising capital, buying and selling companies, and alternative asset investing. Sessions are designed to provide insights into the entire M&A process, from initial considerations to post-deal integration strategies.
Attendees can benefit from networking sessions, panel discussions, and keynote presentations by industry leaders. Notable speakers include Jackie Benson, a partner at Taft, who will moderate a panel on sell-side processes, and Bryan Leach, CEO of Ibotta, who will share his experiences in scaling bold ideas.
This conference is ideal for middle-market CEOs, investors, lenders, and M&A advisors seeking to stay informed about market trends, gain practical insights, and connect with peers in the industry.
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Speakers(40)
Alex Connelly
Senior Vice President at Lockton
Alex O'Brien
Co-Founder & CEO at Cardinal Group Companies
Anthony Chirikos
Partner at Snow Peak Capital
Ashley McNamee
Partner at Revelstoke Capital Partners
Ben Russell
Partner at Trigran Ventures
Beverly Gibson
Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity
Bo Sutton
Partner & Co-Founder at Liftout Capital
Bryan Leach
Founder & CEO at Ibotta
Colin Johnson
Managing Director at Wipfli LLP
Del de Windt
CEO at BYLD
Dustin S. Klein
Chief Content Officer at Smart Business
Edmond Johnson
President; Former Chair of the Kansas City Federal Reserve at Premier Manufacturing
Eric Wolf
Partner & Co-Founder at Liftout Capital
Erin Pulling
CEO at Food Bank of the Rockies
Fred Koury
President & CEO at Smart Business Network
Jackie Benson
Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Jackie Benson has over two decades of experience counseling entrepreneurs, companies, and investors on corporate transactions and contracts, including mergers and acquisitions, securities law, private equity, and venture capital.
Jake Grossbaum
Vice President at Excellere Partners
James Knight
CEO at KTC Instruments
Jay Spader
Partner at Reed Smith
Jeff Smith
CEO at Kodiak Interiors Group
Lena Phoenix
Co-Founder, Executive Advisor, Director at Feel the World, Inc./Xero Shoes
Malcolm Evans
Colorado Managing Director at Wintrust Bank
Matthew Hicks
Managing Partner at Excellere Partners
Mike Franson
Managing Partner at Morning Glory Capital
Nate Cole
Vice President at Bow River Capital
Pete Aden
Partner at Wipfli LLP
Pete Aden is a partner focused on providing tax, audit, and consulting services for businesses in the construction and real estate industry, and professional services organizations.
Randall Scherer
Attorney at Armstrong Teasdale
Richard Lewis
President & CEO at RTL Networks, Inc.
Richard Randall
Chief Operating Officer at PRQ Exteriors
Rourke Willner
Director of Finance & Strategy at Seekr Technologies
Ryan Marczewski
Tax Practice Leader & Managing Director at CBIZ
Sarah Hogan
Business Performance Consultant at Insperity
Scott Bridger
Co-Founder & Principal at ProSet Modular
Scott Leach
Managing Director at BDO Capital Advisors, LLC
Seth Joraanstad
CFO & Co-Owner at LS Gallegos & Associates Inc
Steve McConahey
Chairman at SGM Capital, LLC
Taylor Merritt
CEO at Merritt Companies LLC
Ted Brown
Partner, President Risk Solutions at Lockton Companies, LLC
Travis Gentry
CEO at Hyve Healthcare
Zach Leonard
Managing Director at CIBC Bank USA
Event Details
- Date
- October 30, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Denver, United States
- The Westin Denver Downtown
- Audience
- Entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, middle-market CEOs, M&A professionals