2026 Speakers
Mahen Gundecha, Exit Planning Advisor, SkyCrest Exit Planning Advisors
Mahen Gundecha is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and M&A advisor who specializes in helping MSP and IT services founders maximize the value of their businesses and execute successful exits. He works with founder-led companies to transform their businesses into premium acquisition targets — before going to market — by aligning business performance with personal, financial, and exit goals. Gundecha believes that many founders unknowingly leave up to 50% of their company’s value on the table. Too often, owners wait until they are ready to sell, accept the first credible offer, or agree to deal structures heavily dependent on future performance, earnouts, or rollover equity. By contrast, Gundecha helps founders create competitive buyer interest, strengthen negotiating leverage, and secure more favorable deal structures. His clients have achieved offers 25% to 50% above their initial expectations and, in some cases, retired years ahead of plan. This level of outcome rarely happens by accident — it requires advanced planning, strategic positioning, and a disciplined sale process. Gundecha will share practical insights on how MSP founders can determine whether to grow, maintain, or sell, and how to prepare for a high-value exit in today’s rapidly changing IT services market.