Insights into Selling Your Company: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
The Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting an ongoing networking and panel event that brings together members in the investment and service sectors with entrepreneurs of growing companies. The aim is to discuss topics that educate and foster a healthy entrepreneurial environment. This month’s topic is 'Selling Your Company'.Confirmed Speakers:
Entrepreneur – Sergey Vykhodstev, Founder, Bistroff. Sergey will discuss how he raised money to start Bistroff in 1998, transforming it into a fast-growing company and a recognized brand. He will also share his experience as a 'serial entrepreneur' who has built successful companies (Invite instant drinks & Bistroff), sold them, and started anew.
Service Sector – Vitaly Yablokov, Senior Associate, Allen & Overy Legal Services. Vitaly will talk about different stages in selling entrepreneur-owned companies, including due diligence and negotiation tactics. He will also highlight common mistakes and how entrepreneurs can safeguard their interests.
Entrepreneurs – Dmitry and George, Partners, Creative Marketing Group. Dmitry and George, who recently sold their marketing consultancy to Art Unit, an advertising subsidiary of SK Group (publisher of Men's Fitness, Seventeen, PC Week and PC Magazine), will provide a live case study. They will recount their rationale for selling, finding a potential buyer, negotiations, due diligence, and closing the deal.
Key Organizations Involved
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is a key organization involved in this event. AmCham supports and promotes business development globally through corporate, commercial, and investment interests. Another essential organization is Allen & Overy, a prominent legal services firm, which helps businesses with corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, and other complex transactions. Finally, the SK Group, which has a significant presence in the publishing industry, also plays a crucial role. It operates several well-known magazines, contributing to information dissemination and entrepreneurship support.