GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Whit Webster
Whit joined Calder Capital in November of 2023 as an M&A advisor serving Philadelphia, PA. Originally hailing from Tampa, Florida, Whit now calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in...
ABOUT WHIT
Whit joined Calder Capital in November of 2023 as an M&A advisor serving Philadelphia, PA. Originally hailing from Tampa, Florida, Whit now calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in Finance. He previously was the Founder and Partner at Open Road Holdings, a private equity sponsor, and served as the Vice President at Mangrove Equity Partners, a private equity fund. Whit also held the positions of Chairman and CEO at A Closer Look as well as the Director of M&A at Franklin Street. Outside of the office, he enjoys hanging with his family outside, with interests in surfing, skiing, adventure travel, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Above all his family is the most important thing in his life.