Surfing the Silver Tsunami: A Panel Discussion
1 Million Cups Presentation featuring panelists including Alan Fuhs from Liberated Leaders March 18, 2026 | 9:00-10:00 AM
What happens when the businesses that make our community special simply disappear?
A record number of business owners are nearing retirement, and the next decade will bring the largest transfer of privately held companies in American history. Some will sell. Some will scale. Some will quietly close their doors.
“Surfing the Silver Tsunami” explores what this massive ownership shift really means for buyers, sellers, and the future of Main Street.
Join experienced brokers, lenders, operators, and founders for a fast-paced, candid conversation on valuations, financing, deal structure, and what makes a business truly sellable. Whether you’re thinking about exiting, acquiring, or simply curious about where opportunity is emerging, this discussion will unpack the risks, realities, and untapped upside of buying and selling businesses in today’s market