Sharing Notes — Because the Best Investors Never Work Alone.

An Annual Gathering in Austin, TX for Independent Sponsors, SMB Investors, and Private Equity X Professionals.

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An Annual Gathering in Austin, TX to Share Best Practices Along with Meeting New Capital Partners, and Private Equity X Professionals

Sharing Notes is a unique conference designed for professionals in private equity, SMBs, and the independent sponsor space.
Founded by Thomas Ince, a trusted voice in the industry with a strong following on X, this event is built to foster genuine connections and real knowledge-sharing—not to maximize profits.
It’s not what you know—it’s who you share it with.

Why Attend Sharing Notes?

We don’t sell sponsorships, charge ticket prices, or focus on monetization.

Our goal is simple: to bring together smaller investors in the Independent Sponsor and SMB industries who are looking to learn, connect, and grow. We're here to Share Notes.
Where: Austin, TX
When: 5/20-5/21
Format: Panel discussions, fireside chats, and roundtables with top investors and operators

What to Expect

Real-world tactics
Honest conversations
Practical takeaways
High-signal networking
Deep-dive panels
No sales pitches
Trusted operators
Emerging voices
Candid Q&A
Long-term relationships

Who should attend?

SMB investors
Seeking tactical knowledge, personal insight, and honest discussion to level up their investing strategies.
Independent Sponsors
Looking to build a strong, lasting network with peers, mentors, and operators who understand the landscape.
Private equity professionals
Interested in authentic, unscripted discussions with seasoned operators and rising voices in the space.

Who This Is Not For

You're here to pitch your startup.
You think connections = collecting business cards.
You expect fancy catering and branded lanyards.
You're allergic to honest conversations.
You just want to listen, not contribute.
You prefer theory over lived experience.

Topics We’ll Talk About

Deal Sourcing Tactics
Where top investors actually find their deals, and how you can do the same.
Capital Stack Strategy
Creative ways sponsors structure deals, raise equity, and navigate today’s tightening debt environment.
Operator Relationships
How to vet, partner with, and support great operators without stepping on their toes.
Lessons from Failed Deals
Real stories, raw lessons, and what every sponsor wishes they had done differently.
Raising from LPs
What limited partners want to see, and how to earn trust without a track record.
Search vs. Sponsor
A candid breakdown of both models and how investors are blending elements of each.
Owning the First 100 Days
What successful sponsors and operators do right after closing to set the tone.
Platform vs. One-Off
When to build a platform, when to walk away, and how to think long-term.
Compensation & Incentives
Structuring equity, fees, and upside in ways that are fair—and sustainable.
What’s Next for SMB Investing
Trends, macro shifts, and where the smartest money is going next.
Sourcing Off-Market Deals
How successful investors uncover opportunities before they hit brokers, and build a steady stream of proprietary leads.
Managing Remote Teams
Tips and frameworks for working effectively with distributed teams across time zones, skill sets, and cultural expectations.

You’ll Leave With...

Lasting relationships - expect to leave with trusted industry contacts that you can stay in touch with beyond the conference
A better understanding of what LP's really care about
Hard-won lessons from deals that didn’t go as planned
A gut check on your current approach
A clearer sense of where this industry’s going next
Mental models for sourcing, structuring, and scaling
Operator frameworks and playbooks that aren't public
A reason to come back next year
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Sharing Notes is a unique conference designed for professionals in private equity, SMBs, and the independent sponsor space.

Founded by Thomas Ince, a trusted voice in the industry with a strong following on X, this event is built to foster genuine connections and real knowledge-sharing—not to maximize profits.

No sales pitches, just pure ideas and insights.

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Full access to all panels, roundtables, and firesides
Entry to networking events and mixers
Candid Q&A with featured investors and operators
Access to attendee directory post-event
Exclusive content and recap materials
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We're not running ads or cluttering the conference with logos—but if you're genuinely aligned with the mission and want to support the event, we're open to conversations.
Exposure to SMB Investors and Independent Sponsors
Brand visibility among decision-makers
Access to exclusive networking & deal flow
Thought leadership & speaking opportunities
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Questions?

Who’s coming to this?

Operators, independent sponsors, and SMB investors who follow Thomas Ince and care about long-term relationships—not transactional handshakes.

What if I’m early in my journey?

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Will I get to meet people, or just listen all day?

Definitely meet people. Panels are short, sessions are tight, and the real value is in who you’ll talk to.

How do I convince my business partner to let me come?

Tell them this is the room where the next 12 months of insight, deal flow, and momentum will start.

Ready to Be in the Room?

The best conversations aren’t happening on stage—they’re happening between the people who show up.
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If you’re serious about learning, connecting, and growing in this space, Sharing Notes is where it starts.
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