Aug 27th & 28th | In Person

Building Strategic Value

Limited Seats Available

Reserve Your Spot Today!
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Build a More Valuable Business—Whether You’re Selling Soon or Scaling for the Long Game

Join align5’s John Ratliff and Kristin Kopp for a high-impact, 2-day workshop designed to help growth-minded leaders sharpen their strategy, discover hidden value in their business, and prepare for what’s next.

This immersive session is designed for growth-stage entrepreneurs who want to understand what makes a business valuable - on paper and in reality. Whether you're planning an exit in the next 1–5 years or simply want to build a stronger platform for scale, you'll leave this workshop with new clarity and a powerful playbook.

What You'll Learn:

  • The most overlooked drivers of valuation (and how to activate them)
  • Steps to take today that create compounding value over time
  • How to “discover your Rembrandts”—the hidden assets others undervalue
  • Private Equity playbooks (decoded and deconstructed)
  • How to think like a buyer while still building your business

What You'll Learn:

  • 12+ hours of facilitated content at Align.Space
  • 30-min private post-event coaching session
  • Full catering + cocktail reception & dinner
  • Access to follow-up tools, videos, and peer community
  • Use of co-working space after the event

Event Details

Type:
In Person Event

Location:
Full Circle Studio
2 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA

Date:
Aug 27th - 28th

Investment:
$5,000 (1 Seat) / 7,000 (2 Seats)

RSVP:
Limited Seats Available – Reserve Yours Today

Reserve Your Spot!

 
 

Meet John

John is a serial entrepreneur and former CEO of Appletree Answers, which he grew from a single location to over 500 employees before selling to a private equity-backed platform. Today, he serves as an M&A advisor, board chair, and founder of align5 and align.Space. Known for his work around culture, value creation, and “strategy as story,” John brings a rare mix of founder empathy and investor insight to every session.

 

Meet Kristin

Kristin is the Chief of Staff at align5 and the strategic force behind many of the firm’s growth, people, and planning initiatives. Her background spans sales leadership, operational scale, and founder advising. She brings a calm, focused energy to every engagement — helping clients untangle complexity, align their teams, and build momentum with clarity.

 

Looking to Think Even Bigger?

Our speaker series events and virtual sessions are designed to spark clarity, connection, and momentum - but they’re just the beginning. If you're ready to go deeper, we host two transformational experiences built for breakthrough:

 

The Full Circle
BVI Experience

A multi-day immersion for growth-minded entrepreneurs ready to reset, reimagine, and reignite what’s next—both in business and in life. Intimate, intentional, and unforgettable.

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The Executive Fishing Retreat
in Marathon, FL

Equal parts adventure and insight, this 4-day all-inclusive experience pairs deep-sea fishing with deeper conversations in one of the country’s most stunning coastal destinations.

Lean More
 

Explore the bigger picture and discover what’s possible when you step away to step forward.
Will you say yes?