Effective Exit Strategies: A Talk on Acquisitions with Felipe Sommer (fnGlobal Keynote & Roundtables - August 18, 2021)

Besides having a successful exit, there are many other variables that go into success for entrepreneurs. With so many variables, how can entrepreneurs put themselves in the best position possible with their startups in order to get the most value out of their companies when it’s time to sell?

Join Nearpod founder and COO Felipe Sommer for a talk on acquisitions and successful exit strategies. Key takeaways that Sommer will cover at this Founders Network event include:

• Understanding where you are as a company
• The benefits of a strong team
• Knowing when to exit

If you’ve ever wondered when the right time to exit your startup is or if you were ever interested in acquiring a startup, join Founders Network for this in depth talk with Felipe Sommer.

Opening Remarks & Chapter Launch @ 9:30am PT

Join us for opening remarks with Kevin Holmes, Founder & CEO @ Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.

Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT

Felipe Sommer

I am the founder and COO at Nearpod, a mobile platform empowering educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world.

I got a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

For ten years, I invested my time in management consulting for financial services and start-ups at Accenture. In 2004, as an entrepreneur, I moved to Miami and founded Livin' Interactive which focused on custom experiential marketing solutions. My passion for technology and education fueled my desire to empower teachers and engage students with a mobile platform. In 2012, I founded Nearpod and began an amazing journey in the Edtech space significantly increasing the engagement of millions of students and around the world.

I am a philanthropist at heart and I do care about improving the quality of life for others, be it through education, entrepreneurship or community service. Family is my number one priority. I take pride in being an Argentinian, a father of three boys, and a husband to my beautiful wife, Paula. My hobbies include world travel, sports and mentorship.

Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30 am PT

Following our Global Keynote, please join your stage-based roundtable facilitated by keynote speaker and executive coach, Nathan Parcells (Sep'11 Cohort), for a 45-minute discussion group covering the following:

• A deeper dive into this month's keynote topic(s).
• A facilitated group conversation on key challenges you are facing and to get support and feedback from your other startup founders.
• 1-1 breakouts to connect you with other FN members and have confidential conversations on topics you want to explore ranging from mental health to team issues.

Nathan is a former startup founder and current executive coach. He works with the founders of a wide range of businesses; from startups (backed by Andreessen Horowitz, LearnCapital, YC, and more) to consulting firms to the CEO/COO of a national chain of donut shops. Nathan's specialty is in team-communication, conflict resolution, and process changes that create stronger culture. Nathan also has training and expertise in DE&I work.

Nathan most recently gave a presentation on techniques for better and more resilient co-founder communication that you can scale to your whole company.

Guests Are Welcome!

Please bring a guest! Every member can bring one (1) guest to each event. Each guest must be a full-time tech startup founder so they can bring new perspectives, skillsets, and experience to your chapter.

All guests must be full-time tech startup founders and you can register them directly on this function page. See How to Register a Guest here.

Confidentiality Reminder

All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.