ITC Monthly Luncheon, Oct. 18

Justin Lurie

Partner | Mergers & Acquisitions
Sterling Concord Partners

Topic: Lower Risk = Higher Reward

Lowering the risk from the Buyer’s perspective will raise the value of the deal

Mr. Justin Lurie is a Partner at the Houston-based boutique investment bank Sterling Concord Partners. He is experienced in M&A, Strategy Consulting, and commodity markets. Author of the book ‘The Profit’ on Corporate Strategy, serves on the American Petroleum Institute (API), Houston Board of Directors.

Previous to joining Sterling Concord Partners, Mr. Lurie was a partner at boutique investment bank Venture Capricorn, a member of the Gottesman Company M&A, and a consultant at JLS advising companies primarily in the Oil & Gas and complementary industries. He is a frequent public speaker addressing professional organizations, academic institutions, and CPA firms awarding CPE credits. Additionally in his career, he has experience selling commodity price hedges, and as an entrepreneur by founding a custom clothing label focused on mass-customization.

Mr. Lurie is a football fanatic following the Univ. of Michigan and the Houston Texans. He is an avid soccer and tennis player along with his son Preston and wife Elizabeth.

Master of International Business – University of Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, & Richmond University, London, England

Carol Little

Public Speaker

Topic: Unleash Your Inner Speaker!

Carol Little is a Public Speaker and Certified Master Trainer. She draws on her 15+ years of experience working with corporate clients as well as top executives and individuals to deliver practical and accessible tools for improving her audience’s public speaking skills. She excels at helping her clients move beyond the roadblocks that prevent them from achieving their full potential. Her passionate, fun and engaging style keep her clients coming back for more.