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.
Steven Nootbaar
Steven Nootbaar specializes in helping founder-led businesses protect, grow, and prepare for transition through the Value Acceleration Methodology. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), he serves as a strategic quarterback by aligning...
ABOUT STEVEN
Steven Nootbaar specializes in helping founder-led businesses protect, grow, and prepare for transition through the Value Acceleration Methodology. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), he serves as a strategic quarterback by aligning business, personal, and financial goals into one cohesive plan.
With a background in analytics and operations from a top health agency, Steven understands how leadership, systems, and culture impact enterprise value. His work focuses on building transferable value, stabilizing continuity, and preparing owners for life beyond the business—whether exit is on the horizon or years away.
Steven also holds the CRPS™ designation and advises on retirement plan strategy as part of long-term value growth. He works with founders who are serious about maximizing their business's worth and ensuring it serves their future, not just their present.