Dealmaker Forum
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: August Event
Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, University of Tampa
We are incredibly honored to announce that former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn will be providing the welcoming remarks to kick off our event.
In his role as Executive Vice President & Principal at Shumaker Advisors Florida, and from his experience leading Tampa through eight years of economic growth, Bob brings an invaluable focus on economic development and urban strategy.
Featured Lineup
We've assembled an incredible group of experts for this event:
Moderator: Diana Hayes, Shareholder and Co-Leader, Business Transactions Practice Group at Trenam Law
Panelist: Matt Gladdish, Director at Hyde Park Capital
Panelist: William Sullivan, Managing Director at Benchmark International
Panelist: Shanth Thiyagalingam, CEO of PainTEQ
The event includes an overview of the area’s top deals by the University of Tampa Finance students and an in-depth panel discussion of select deals. This is preceded and followed by networking with industry leaders in the M&A and dealmaking financial landscape. Don't miss this celebration of Tampa Bay's vibrant financial community! Sign up today!
Event Highlights:
Spotlight on Q3-2025's Top Deals: Gain insights into the most significant deals that shaped Tampa Bay's business landscape in the most recent quarter.
Student-Led Presentations: Hear from University of Tampa finance students as they unveil their in-depth analysis of these groundbreaking deals.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, dealmakers, and aspiring finance professionals in a dynamic environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit and celebrate the accomplishments of our vibrant financial community!
Sign up today!
Dealmaker Forum
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: August Event
Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, University of Tampa
We're incredibly honored to have Nelson T. Castellano, Managing Shareholder of Trenam Law, serving as the moderator for our panel at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Nelson brings incredible expertise in corporate and business law, M&A, and venture capital, and we're excited for his leadership in guiding our discussion.
The event includes an overview of the area’s top deals by the University of Tampa Finance students and an in-depth panel discussion of select deals. This is preceded and followed by networking with industry leaders in the M&A and dealmaking financial landscape. Don't miss this celebration of Tampa Bay's vibrant financial community! Sign up today!
Event Highlights:
Spotlight on Q2-2025's Top Deals: Gain insights into the most significant deals that shaped Tampa Bay's business landscape in the most recent quarter.
Student-Led Presentations: Hear from University of Tampa finance students as they unveil their in-depth analysis of these groundbreaking deals.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, dealmakers, and aspiring finance professionals in a dynamic environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit and celebrate the accomplishments of our vibrant financial community!
Sign up today!
Dealmaker Forum - April Event
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: April Event
Christina Georgacopoulos of the Tampa Bay Business Journal will moderate a panel discussing recent deals impacting the Tampa Bay area. Panelists Jerrett Smith of Ballast Point Ventures, Joe Vattamattam of Healthmap Solutions, John Astrab of BMO Harris Bank, and Brian Model of Topmark Partners will discuss their recent deals. The event includes an overview of the area’s top deals by the University of Tampa Finance students and an in-depth panel discussion of select deals. This is preceded and followed by networking with industry leaders in M&A and dealmaking and a vision for 2025's financial landscape. Don't miss this celebration of Tampa Bay's vibrant financial community! Sign up today!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
5:30 PM 8:00 PM
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center (map)
Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET Location: John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, University of Tampa
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