Alex Hemmerlein

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With a decade of experience at the intersection of sports, venture capital, and partnerships, Alex has driven over $175M in follow-on funding and facilitated 32 startup-brand partnerships with Fortune 500 brands like Gatorade, New Balance, and the Dallas Cowboys. A USC alumnus, Alex expanded Techstars’ Blackstone LaunchPad accelerator to over 140,000 in reach and developed 12-week startup accelerator programs for universities including SMU, Tarleton State, and USC. Off-duty, Alex shifts his strategic focus from startups to chess games and hits the trails with his outdoor guiding company, New Trails, which has enabled over 4,500 young adults to get outside.

All Sessions by Alex Hemmerlein

  • Day 3 l Wednesday, Sept. 30th


  • 11:00 AM  - 11:50 AM
    Growth doesn't come from a single deal anymore, it comes from how well the pieces fit together afterward. This session shares perspective on the current state of M&A in the outdoor industry, from what's driving consolidation across brands and retailers to how to evaluate which acquisitions actually create value versus which just add complexity. Expect practical insights for executives, brand leaders, and CEOs looking to navigate a shifting ownership landscape and build a more resilient, higher-performing business that's stronger together than its parts were apart.
    Where
    Main Building - Room D




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