From Startup to Acquisition: Insights from Dan Evans
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March 11, 2025
12:00 pm—1:00 pm
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Join an exclusive session with Dan Evans, co-founder of Evans-Hunt, as he shares the journey of building and selling their Calgary-born agency to an international network. Dan will take you through: - How the idea of selling Evans-Hunt first emerged - The types of buyers they engaged with - How the final deal came together - Navigating industry shifts, from in-house vs. outsourced trends to AI's impact on revenue streams About the Speaker: With over 25 years in traditional and interactive advertising, Dan has led strategy, creative, and client service for brands like Mercedes-Benz USA, Rolex, Toyota, P&G, and AT&T. His experience spans arts marketing, non-profits, and high-profile consumer brands. Who Should Attend? - Entrepreneurs looking for insights on vision, scaling, valuation, and exits - Marketers interested in: Segmentation – Understanding investor market segments Targeting – Finding and reaching the right buyers Positioning – Aligning product-market fit and messaging Deal Mechanics – The process of getting an acquisition done Don't miss this chance to gain real-world insights from a founder who’s been through it all.
Join an exclusive session with Dan Evans, co-founder of Evans-Hunt, as he shares the journey of building and selling their Calgary-born agency to an international network. Dan will take you through:
- How the idea of selling Evans-Hunt first emerged
- The types of buyers they engaged with
- How the final deal came together
- Navigating industry shifts, from in-house vs. outsourced trends to AI's impact on revenue streams
About the Speaker:
With over 25 years in traditional and interactive advertising, Dan has led strategy, creative, and client service for brands like Mercedes-Benz USA, Rolex, Toyota, P&G, and AT&T. His experience spans arts marketing, non-profits, and high-profile consumer brands.
Who Should Attend?
- Entrepreneurs looking for insights on vision, scaling, valuation, and exits
- Marketers interested in:
Segmentation – Understanding investor market segments
Targeting – Finding and reaching the right buyers
Positioning – Aligning product-market fit and messaging
Deal Mechanics – The process of getting an acquisition done Don't miss this chance to gain real-world insights from a founder who’s been through it all.
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