The Owners Summit

April 7-8, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

Confidential Forum for Business Owners to Engage Leading Investors

Hosted by Capstone Partners and TM Capital

The Owners Summit is an invitation-only forum for privately held business owners to engage directly with leading investors through curated, one-on-one meetings. Participants gain candid insights from private equity firms, family offices, growth equity investors, and sovereign wealth funds—alongside peer-driven panels on the issues that matter most to owners. Post-event, you receive structured investor feedback and supported follow-up, all within a fully confidential, NDA-protected environment.

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The Owners Summit Event with Capstone Partners

The Owners Summit 2026 | Event Details

Dates:

  • Tuesday, April 7:  Welcome Reception
  • Wednesday, April 8:  One-on-One Meetings, Panel Discussions, Closing Reception

Locations:

  • Conference Site:  The Southern Exchange 200 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Host Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta 181 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30303

2026 Panel Lineup:  Learn from Industry Leaders

  • Debt Capital Markets – A Discussion with Private Credit Lenders and Bank Leveraged Finance Panel
    • Chris Wood, Executive Managing Director, Huntington Capital Markets
    • Sean Dunn, Director, Stonehenge Partners
    • Randall Fontes, Managing Director, Capitala Group
    • Moderated by: Brad Stewart, Managing Director, Debt Advisory Group, Capstone Partners
  • M&A Landscape: Active Markets, Valuations, and Preparing Your Business for Sale Presentation 
    • Sarah Doherty, Senior Director of Market Intelligence, Capstone Partners
  • Fireside Chat with Special Guest Speaker, Jay Bilas
    • Jay Bilas, Emmy-Nominated ESPN Analyst & NYT Bestselling Author
    • Hosted by: Jim Grien, Vice Chairman, TM Capital
  • Known Unknowns: Oil, War, Cartel Leaders and How the World is Riding this Volatility Wave Presentation
    • Ian Wyatt, Chief Economist, Commercial Banking, Huntington
  • The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Real-World Lessons from the Deal Table Panel
    • Ken Wasik, Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking, Capstone Partners David Felts, Managing Director, Capstone Partners
    • Paul Janson, Head of M&A, Capstone Partners
    • Moderated by: John Ferrara, President, Capstone Partners

Our Keynote Speaker – Jay Bilas

Jay Bilas is one of the most respected and influential voices in sports, with a remarkable background that spans sports, media, and the law. He is an Emmy nominated ESPN analyst and a New York Times bestselling author of Toughness: Developing True Strength on and Off the Court. The book reveals the secrets of mental and physical toughness through personal stories and interviews with inspiring leaders.

Jay played basketball at Duke University under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, helping the team reach the 1986 NCAA Championship Game. Jay was drafted by the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and went on to play professionally abroad in Italy and Spain. He then returned to Duke as an assistant coach, winning two national championships. Jay joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst & expert commentator and hosts ESPN’s popular road show, College Game Day.

Jay graduated from Duke University School of Law and is a practicing attorney at Moore & Van Allen. He serves on the Board of Advisors of the John R. Wooden Award, the National Board of Coaches, and Duke University Children’s Hospital. Jay resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

 


Participation in the Owners Summit does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or investment product.

Huntington, Capstone, and TM Capital do not provide accounting, legal, or tax advice; you should consult with your accounting, legal, or tax advisor(s) on such matters. TM Capital is a division of Capstone Capital Markets LLC.

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Hosts:  Capstone Partners and TM Capital

Capstone Partners and TM Capital now operate as one integrated advisory platform – combining complementary strengths, aligned cultures, and a shared commitment to exceptional outcomes for middle‑market clients. Together, the firms deliver comprehensive M&A and capital markets advisory services supporting founders, families, and private equity firms across the full business lifecycle.

 

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

  • Broader access to strategic and financial buyers
  • Deeper industry insight across 12 verticals
  • Proactive preparation for liquidity events
  • Proven execution of complex transactions
  • Trusted advisory focused on long-term value

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS

  • Enhanced buy-side and sell-side M&A execution
  • Broader sector coverage and deal flow
  • Deep sponsor-backed transaction experience
  • Collaborative team focused on speed and certainty

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