Acquicon National Conference

The AHQ Council Mixer is an evening designed for meaningful connection, not surface level networking. ​From 5 to 9 PM, members and invited guests gather in a relaxed, high quality setting to build relationships with operators, investors, and advisors actively involved in buying, building, and scaling companies. ​There is no formal programming during the mixer. The focus is on conversation, relationship building, and organic introductions across the AHQ ecosystem. ​You can expect: ​A curated group of founders, operators, investors, and advisors ​Space for real conversations and thoughtful introductions ​A welcoming environment for both long standing members and new guests ​Whether you are exploring acquisitions, growing a portfolio, or advising within the ecosystem, the AHQ Council Mixer provides the space to connect with people who are serious about building long term value. ​This event is ideal for those who value relationships as much as strategy and want to stay connected within their local AHQ community.

The AHQ Council Mixer is an evening designed for meaningful connection, not surface level networking. ​From 5 to 9 PM, members and invited guests gather in a relaxed, high quality setting to build relationships with operators, investors, and advisors actively involved in buying, building, and scaling companies. ​There is no formal programming during the mixer. The focus is on conversation, relationship building, and organic introductions across the AHQ ecosystem. ​You can expect: ​A curated group of founders, operators, investors, and advisors ​Space for real conversations and thoughtful introductions ​A welcoming environment for both long standing members and new guests ​Whether you are exploring acquisitions, growing a portfolio, or advising within the ecosystem, the AHQ Council Mixer provides the space to connect with people who are serious about building long term value. ​This event is ideal for those who value relationships as much as strategy and want to stay connected within their local AHQ community.

Acquicon is the national conference powered by the Acquisition HQ ecosystem bringing together acquisition entrepreneurs, legacy founders, capital partners, and M&A advisors under one roof. Held in Salt Lake City, Acquicon delivers high-level workshops, real-world case studies, capital stack insights, exit strategy frameworks, and curated networking designed to help operators buy better businesses, scale intelligently, and exit strategically.

Long-Term Portfolio vs. Flip Strategy ​One of the most critical decisions an acquisition entrepreneur makes happens before the first deal closes: Are you building a long-term portfolio or optimizing for a near-term exit? ​This AHQ Council panel brings together experienced operators, capital partners, and advisors to unpack how strategy choice impacts valuation, capital alignment, governance, and deal selection from day one. ​The discussion features: ​A HoldCo founder focused on long-term ownership and compounding value ​A founder with a recent exit, sharing real lessons from a liquidity event ​A private equity or family office partner, offering the investor’s perspective on alignment and optionality ​An M&A attorney moderating the conversation and grounding it in structure and risk ​You’ll walk away with: ​Clarity on exit optionality vs. forced liquidity ​A framework for intentional portfolio construction early in your journey ​Insight into how misaligned strategy creates downstream friction in deals ​This session is designed for buyers who want to build with intention and avoid strategy drift that erodes value later.

Acquisition Thesis & Investment Criteria Clarity Before sourcing deals, raising capital, or calling brokers, serious buyers get clear on what they are building. This AHQ Council event is designed to help operators and acquisition entrepreneurs define a disciplined acquisition thesis and Investment Criteria so they know which deals to pursue, which to pass on, and how to communicate clarity to capital partners early. The day features: A keynote from an experienced HoldCo founder or serial acquirer who has completed multiple acquisitions and built a portfolio, sharing hard-earned lessons, mistakes, and how their thesis evolved over time. A fireside chat with a capital partner focused on how investors evaluate buyer discipline, decision-making, and long-term strategy before deploying capital. You’ll walk away with: Clear criteria for what deals do not fit your strategy A stronger, more credible narrative when engaging lenders and investors Alignment between operators, capital, and advisors before deals begin This is a working session for buyers who want to move with intention and be taken seriously by capital.