Choosing Your Exit: The Founder Decision That Shapes Everything
We are thrilled to invite you to a session on mergers and acquisitions with leaders from Superhuman, Zendesk, and PXR, who will chat about the real decisions, risks, and realities when millions are on the line.
We'll also have a special guest joining the conversation — stay tuned!
Should you sell your startup? How do you sell? What happens after? Get the inside scoop on mergers and acquisitions from industry veterans who've been through it. This session breaks down the entire M&A journey—from building your decision framework to navigating due diligence to thriving post-integration. You'll learn what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to handle curveballs when millions are on the line.
Please RSVP to join the waitlist. We'll email you to confirm your spot as space allows. Entry is reserved for confirmed guests.
Agenda
17:30–18:00: Doors open, check-in, and refreshments
We'll be welcoming guests with confirmed registrations.
18:00–19:00: Panel discussion and Q&A
19:00–19:45: Networking and wrap up
For whom it will be interesting
Berlin startup founders, VC/early-stage investors, general tech leaders, and anyone who dreams of startup success.
Meet the Speakers
Ben Barclay: Ben is the VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Superhuman. Ben brings 15 years of experience in strategy and corporate development with a track record of driving growth and longterm value within technology businesses. Ben was previously SVP Strategy & Corporate Development at Zendesk, where he was responsible for aligning the company around its strategy and guiding execution through M&A, strategic partnerships, and investor relations.
Reetu Kainulainen: Reetu is the VP of Product for AI Agents at Zendesk. He previously founded and led Ultimate.ai, a leading AI customer service automation platform, which Zendesk acquired in 2024. With over 14 years of experience building companies and developing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, Reetu has established a strong track record of driving innovation in enterprise technology and successful company exits.
Dr. Cornelius Karcher: Cornelius is a lawyer and specialist in corporate law and M&A at PXR. Cornelius brings over 13 years of experience advising on M&A transactions, shareholder disputes, venture capital financing (equity and debt), and employee stock ownership plans (VESOP/ESOP).
Surprise Guest: Founder & COO of a leading AI automations company.