BOOM Inner Circle | The 40x Exit Dinner | Private Dining London

Join us for the BOOM Inner Circle, a unique private dining experience designed exclusively for founders, CEOs, and senior leaders who aspire for deeper conversations, sharper insights, and stronger connections.

This Month’s Theme: The 40x Exit

🔍 Explore how the best businesses enhance their margins and value.
💡 Learn what differentiates a business worth 4x profit from one valued at 40x.

Every founder aims for growth: more clients, revenue, and momentum. But growth often leads to pressure, complexity, and tighter margins. So, what’s the key to building a business that increases in value as it scales?

Join us for an intimate discussion led by Ben Mekie, CEO of Acuity Associates. Ben has an impressive track record, having transformed a business from £2.5m EBITDA to a £100m exit valuation in just six years—achieving a staggering 40x multiple.

What We'll Discuss:

• Why some businesses achieve mediocre valuations while others earn extraordinary multiples.
• Areas where founders unknowingly lose margin, value, and buyer confidence.
• The core elements that buyers, investors, and acquirers seek beyond the surface.
• How to cultivate stronger businesses through better execution, visibility, and decision-making.
• Strategies for creating companies that are scalable, leadable, and potentially easier to sell.

This evening is not about finance lectures; it’s a dedicated space for founders, CEOs, managing directors, and senior leaders focused on building genuinely valuable businesses.

The Experience:

Held in the elegant private dining rooms at Smith & Wollensky, London, your evening includes:
🍷 Welcome drink on arrival
🍽️ Premium private dining experience
🍾 Wine served with dinner
🍺 Beer and soft drinks throughout the evening
🗣️ Curated discussion with an expert guest
👥 A select group of business leaders

Meet your hosts: Paul Bulloch and Gary Dawes, co-creators of BOOM.

Evening Schedule:

• 18:30 – Arrival drinks & informal networking
• 19:00 – Seated introductions
• 19:15 – Dinner served
• 20:00 – Guest insight & curated discussion
• 21:30 – Official close

🪑 Places are intentionally limited, and attendance is subject to approval by BOOM to ensure the right fit for the room. If you are building your business and seeking answers to bigger questions about growth, margin, value, and exit potential, this is the space to be!

📍 Location: 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ, United Kingdom

🔗 Reserve your spot now! — places are limited!