Name
Capital Ready: How Ohio Operators Prepare for Financial Partners & Strategic Buyers
Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Speakers
Heather Leitelt, Wright-Patt Credit Union
Pete Karabas, KEY Investment Partner
Ryan Freitas, FundCanna
Jennifer Makris, Verdant Strategies
Brad Bennett, Lazear
Heather Leitelt Pete Karabas Ryan Freitas Jennifer Makris Brad Bennett
Description

Capital is returning—but it’s selective. Investors, lenders, and strategic buyers are prioritizing disciplined operators with clean financials, operational consistency, and scalable models. This discussion focuses on how Ohio businesses can prepare today for debt, equity, partnerships, or acquisition—building the governance, reporting, and execution standards that financial partners expect in 2026 and beyond.

Session Type
Panel
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