February M&A Bridge: Journey to Billion Dollar Exits

​The M&A Bridge Series is a monthly gathering designed to bring together Utah’s M&A community for networking, learning, and real world deal conversations.

February M&A Bridge Topic: Journey to Billion Dollar Exits

Featuring a panel of experienced operators:

Ben Miller is the Co-Founder and CEO of SimpleNexus, an nCino Company. He co-founded the business and led it through significant growth, culminating in its acquisition by nCino.

Dave Moody - MBA, CEPA®, MBA, CEPA®, former VP of Sizzling Platter, LLC with experience leading a billion dollar exit. Dave also previously served as the divisional CFO at BD Medical.

​What to Expect

​• Networking lunch with buyers, sellers, investors, and advisors
• A 30-45 minute presentation, panel, or fireside discussion led by experienced M & A professionals or business leaders
• Live Q & A focused on real deals, market dynamics, and practical takeaways
• Open networking designed to foster authentic, long-term relationships

​Who Should Attend

​• M&A professionals, investors, and deal advisors
• Accountants, attorneys, bankers, and lenders.
• Business owners considering growth, acquisition, recapitalization, or exit opportunities
• Individuals interested in M&A who are thinking about buying or selling a business
• Professionals who want to learn, connect, and become more involved in Utah’s M&A ecosystem

​Why Attend

​• Learn directly from experienced M&A professionals and operators
• Gain practical insights from real transactions and real outcomes
• Build relationships that lead to partnerships, opportunities, and deals
• Connect with a high-quality, engaged M&A community in Utah

​Event Format

​11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Networking lunch
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM M&A Expert Panel Discussion and Q & A
12:45 PM onward Open networking

​The goal of The M&A Bridge Series is simple: to educate, connect, and build meaningful relationships that help move more high quality deals forward across Utah.