A Founder's Blueprint Workshop
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET · Live on Zoom
Build an Institutional-Grade Business That Sells for a
Premium Valuation
Free Live Workshop · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET · Live with Steve Zuckerman
In this free 60-minute live workshop, you'll get the same framework a
founder used to drive over a dozen competing offers and a 9-figure exit.
Free to attend · Replay only for registered attendees
SESSION BEGINS IN
Trusted by executives at Blackstone Growth · Hard Rock Digital · NewEdge Wealth · Humana · and more
THE STAKES
Premium exits are engineered
years before a transaction
UNPREPARED SELLERS
3–5x
EBITDA multiple
- Late preparation is reactive
- Discounts and unfavorable terms
- Less cash at closing due to structure
- Value discovered in diligence is freely taken by the buyer
OPTIMIZED BUSINESSES
7–10x
EBITDA multiple + better terms
- Early preparation is value creation
- Enhances both profitability and exit multiple
- Premium valuation and better terms
- Competition from the right investors and buyers
Tens of Millions in Value at Stake
Determined not by luck, but by preparation and the strategic decisions made years before you consider an exit
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Here's what you'll walk away knowing
01
M&A Basics
Types of acquirors, what drives them, and why founders are at a disadvantage.
02
The Math Behind a Premium Exit
Why optimized businesses sell for a >25% premium — and what actually moves the exit multiple.
03
The Three Buckets Framework
Fundamentals. Story. Process. Every dollar left on the table traces back to a gap in one of these three areas.
04
The VOB Blueprint
Value Optimization Framework that you can apply to your own business.
FREE LIVE WORKSHOP - JUNE 3
How to Close the >$10M Gap
Wednesday, June 3 · 12:00 PM ET · Live on Zoom · Free
Free to attend · Replay only for registered attendees
IS THIS FOR ME?
This training is purpose-built for a specific type of business
Founder-led
Proactive founder, eager to drive improvements and value creation.
$3M - $50M in annual revenue
Not a start-up or fully scaled business with $10M+ EBITDA.
Growing 10%+ per year
Increase in annual financial performance and a path toward future growth.
Exit horizon of 1-3 years
You are not ready to sell today - but you are building with the intention of a significant liquidity event.
PERSPECTIVES
From Founders, Executives and Leaders
“Steve is like having an on-demand business partner with extraordinary depth of experience and a uniquely diverse skill set. He brings the entrepreneurial mindset of a co-founder, the strategic judgment of a board member, and the operating expertise of an executive who has built, scaled, and successfully exited companies at the highest levels.”
Jon Korngold
Former Global Head of Blackstone Growth
“What sets Steve apart isn't just his exceptional track record - it's how he shows up. He listens carefully, challenges thoughtfully, and brings a level of clarity, insight and wisdom that helps leaders make better strategic decisions.”
Marlon Goldstein
Founder & CEO, Hard Rock Digital
“I know what it takes to build a championship program. Steve brings that same mindset and intensity to business - and he's got the results to prove it.”
Coach Ed Orgeron
Head Coach, 2019 National Championship, LSU Tigers
“A rare blend of founder who built a billion-dollar business, strategic advisor, and trusted confidant. His judgment, insight, and perspective help leaders make the decisions that meaningfully improve business performance and long-term shareholder value.”
Jared Kaplan
Managing Director, NewEdge Wealth
Steve Zuckerman
Founder, FourX Ventures
$1B+
Revenue track record
2
Successful PE exits
$250M+
Distributed to stakeholders
25+
M&A transactions as operator, buyer & advisor
SHARING FROM A PLACE OF EXPERIENCE AS A FOUNDER AND EXPERT IN M&A
Sharing From a Place of Experience and Results
Steve has dedicated his career to building, scaling, optimizing, and successfully exiting businesses -gaining perspective from multiple vantage points as a founder, investment banker, attorney, advisor and investor.
He built his last company, Vatica Health, from a novel idea into a market-leader with 750+ employees. He led two successful sales to top-tier private equity firms, achieving a massive ROI for early investors (>15×) and distributing hundreds of millions of dollars to shareholders.
He recently launched FourX Ventures to partner with a select number of companies each year, working directly with founders and management teams on the strategic initiatives that most drive enterprise value: growth strategy, operational excellence, capital and M&A decisions.