Building Enterprise Value in 2026: What Smart Capital Wants From Your Business

​​The capital markets are evolving rapidly, and 2026 will demand a new playbook for attracting investment and achieving premium valuations. Today’s sophisticated investors—whether private equity, growth capital, or private credit providers—are looking beyond traditional metrics to assess scalability, capital efficiency, and sustainable competitive advantages. 

​​This session delivers actionable insights for business owners from the buy-side perspective, revealing exactly how institutional investors evaluate opportunities and what separates companies that command top-tier multiples from those that don’t. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for positioning your business to attract the right capital partners and optimize your eventual exit value.

​The Panel will be moderated by:
- Iliya Zogovic, CEO of DBD Investment Bank

and will feature:
- Craig Dupper of Elan Growth Partners
- Stafford Palmieri Sievert of Fidens Strategy
- Grant Calder of Keystone National Group, Private Credit

Agenda:

• ​8:00–8:15 | Arrival & Networking

• ​8:20–9:15 | Breakfast & Panel

• ​9:15–9:30 | Q&A

• ​9:30–10:30 | Networking