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Two days of intensive workshops on capital readiness, valuation drivers, and post-graduation scale.
Richard McCaskill
Founder, X-It Path
"X-It Path is a founder-built event to help 8(a) business owners plan for growth, capital, and exit after the program. As founders ourselves, we’re building X-It Path to bring founders together to plan successfully for life after 8(a), including capital and exit strategies."
Paula Watts
CEO, Government Procurement Innovators (GPI)
The objective for forming X-It Path as a platform was to provide a space for 8(a) founders to gain clarity on growth, capital, and life after the program, before graduation forces the outcome. This framework is designed to meet founders where they are emotionally and operationally, without program jargon, and to drive engagement across different stages of the 8(a) lifecycle.
What we have noticed is that early success in the 8(a) program rarely looks like failure. More often, it turns into uncertainty as founders face harder questions about scale, capital, and graduation. X-It Path exists for that moment….when founders need clarity, not pressure.
X-It Path Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity for 8(a) businesses to connect directly with capital providers and key decision-makers in an environment tailored to their stage of growth. This two-day event is designed to help companies move beyond simply winning contracts and begin building long-term enterprise value through access to funding, strategic partnerships, and exit planning.
✓ Access to SBA specialist: Learn directly from former SBA leadership and program specialists who can provide insight on compliance, program strategy, eligibility considerations, and how to position your business for long-term success.
✓ Capital to Scale Beyond 8(a): Learn how to secure growth funding to expand operations, hire talent, and accelerate your next stage.
✓ Matchmaking and curated networking: Unlike general conferences, X-It Path is structured to support targeted connections, linking businesses to capital for growth.
✓ Graduation Readiness: Leave with a roadmap for sustainable growth and an exit strategy beyond the 8(a) program.
Join us in Atlanta for a focused, high-impact summit designed for what comes after 8(a).
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$495 |
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience focused.
Produced by Fruition Consulting — curators of high-impact conferences and platforms.
Founders should attend because X-It Path equips them with the capital strategy, growth roadmap, and exit plan needed to win beyond 8(a).