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title: "Built to Sell: How Founders Win Before, During, and After an Exit | Event"
description: Join Aprio and NextGen Capital for an insightful panel discussion on preparing for business exits and enhancing enterprise value on April 16, 2026, in Atlanta.
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# YOU'RE INVITED!

# Built to Sell: How Founders Win Before, During, and After an Exit

###### APRIL 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM ET

### Event Details

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026  
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET  
Location: Aprio, 2002 Summit Blvd, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319

Join Aprio and NextGen Capital for an exclusive, in-person panel discussion to help founders and business leaders navigate the complexities of a future sale, recapitalization or other liquidity event.

Whether an exit is on your immediate horizon or part of a longer-term strategy, this conversation will focus on how to build value, prepare early, and make informed decisions at every stage of the journey.

What to Expect

Hear practical, real-world insights from senior advisors across investment banking, transaction advisory, tax, wealth planning, and legal disciplines. Topics will include:

- Key enterprise value drivers and positioning strategies
- Transaction readiness and diligence preparation
- Tax structuring considerations
- Legal considerations and deal dynamics
- Post-transaction wealth planning and next-chapter planning

The format will be conversational and actionable, followed by informal networking with peers and advisors.

RSVP

Space is limited! Please, register to confirm your attendance.

## Moderator

![Headshot of Kenny Janis](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kenny%20Janis.png?width=160&height=160&name=Kenny%20Janis.png "Headshot of Kenny Janis")

Kenny Janis  
Manager, Transaction Advisory Services  
Aprio 

## Panelists

![Headshot of Bill Dupee](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bill-Dupee.png?width=160&height=160&name=Bill-Dupee.png "Headshot of Bill Dupee")

Bill Dupee  
Partner, Transaction Advisory Services Leader  
Aprio 

![Headshot of Cardell McKinstry](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cardell%20McKinstry.png?width=160&height=160&name=Cardell%20McKinstry.png "Headshot of Cardell McKinstry")

Cardell McKinstry  
Partner, Transaction Advisory Services Leader  
Aprio 

![Headshot of Randy Loving](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Randy%20Loving.png?width=160&height=160&name=Randy%20Loving.png "Headshot of Randy Loving")

Randy Loving  
Senior Wealth Advisor  
Aprio 

![Headshot of Timothy Feeney](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Timothy%20Feeney%2c%20CFA%20-%20NextGen.png?width=160&height=160&name=Timothy%20Feeney%2c%20CFA%20-%20NextGen.png "Headshot of Timothy Feeney")

Timothy J. Feeney, CFA  
Investment Banking  
Vice President  
NextGen Capital

![Headshot of Jeff Cunningham](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeff%20Cunningham%20-%20Bradley%20Law.png?width=160&height=160&name=Jeff%20Cunningham%20-%20Bradley%20Law.png "Headshot of Jeff Cunningham")

Jeff Cunningham  
M&A Attorney Partner  
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

![Headshot of Chris Guinther](https://info.aprio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris%20Guinther.png?width=160&height=160&name=Chris%20Guinther.png "Headshot of Chris Guinther")

Chris Guinther  
Senior Wealth Advisor  
Aprio 

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