Neil Medwed
Neil Medwed is Meriplex’s Vice President of Corporate Development and M&A, with responsibly for leading for the organizations National Expansion. He has been instrumental in acquiring 11 quality Managed Services Providers throughout the US, with many more to come. In addition, because of his deep and long-term relationships with high level Executives of manufacturers and distributors, he works with top-tier vendors to strategically align with Meriplex’s interest. Neil has over 42 years in the VAR/MSP industry and throughout his career, has invested heavily in being a leader and visionary in technology communities. Prior to joining Meriplex, he was the President and CEO of Preferred Technology Solutions, a Texas-based MSP for 26 years. He was named one of 20 Most Influential MSP’s of 2022 by Channel Futures and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MSP 501 Gala in 2024 for the impact he has made in the industry.
Sessions:
More clients. More revenue. More stress? At some point, the hustle stops serving you. This session helps you redefine what success actually looks like for your season of life—so you can grow a business that energizes you instead of exhausting you.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just growing, understanding your valuation is critical. In this high-impact session, three battle-tested MSP operators break down the real-world mechanics of M&A. Kevin Damghani, Neil Medwed & Brent Whitfield, three powerhouses in the MSP space, will outline the valuation levers that drive enterprise value, and how private equity sees MSPs. They will share hard-won lessons, red flags, and strategic moves from their own deals.
Key Learning Outcomes for Attendees:- Decode MSP Valuation.
- See Through the PE Lens
- Avoid Deal Killers
- Build for Optionality
- Apply a Deal-Ready Framework
