This event is hosted by the Wharton Entrepreneurs - Education and Resource Network (WE-EARN).
AI is reshaping entire industries, putting pressure on incumbents already burdened with inflation, tariffs, and other macroeconomic uncertainty. Ironically, as capital has rushed into AI, many struggling AI startups are experiencing their own distress—creating favorable M&A opportunities. These forces are creating a unique window for astute investors and agile operators who know how to source, value, and reposition distressed businesses.
Join us as Jeff Anapolsky and Peter Nesvold—co-authors of The Art of Distressed M&A: Buying, Selling, and Financing Troubled & Insolvent Companies—offer practical insights and proven strategies for turnarounds, workouts, and underperformers.
About the Speakers:
Jeff Anapolsky (C’93, W’93, Harvard JD/MBA ‘99) is Managing Director of Anapolsky Advisors, a boutique consultancy specializing in turnarounds, special situations, and unconventional assets. He provides interim leadership, fundraising support, and transaction advisory services to growth-stage ventures and distressed companies. Jeff has served as interim CEO, CFO, and CRO across multiple private equity-backed rollups and operating businesses, as well as an Adjunct Professor at the Jones School of Business at Rice University.
Peter Nesvold (C’93, Fordham Law ’97) is Managing Partner of Nesvold Capital Partners, a leading merchant bank. A seasoned M&A advisor, Peter has over 25 years of experience advising CEOs, boards, and fiduciaries on transactions, succession, and strategy. Peter is an Adjunct Professor at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, the author of four books on M&A published by McGraw-Hill, and an active member of multiple fiduciary and advisory boards.
When:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM ET - 6:30 PM ET -- Wine & Cheese/Networking
6:30 PM ET - 7:30 PM ET -- Presentation/Q&A
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $26 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $52
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
- Ross Klenoff, Chair, Wharton Entrepreneurs - Education and Resource Network (WE-EARN)
Notes:
Please reach out if:
Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.
AI is reshaping entire industries, putting pressure on incumbents already burdened with inflation, tariffs, and other macroeconomic uncertainty. Ironically, as capital has rushed into AI, many struggling AI startups are experiencing their own distress—creating favorable M&A opportunities. These forces are creating a unique window for astute investors and agile operators who know how to source, value, and reposition distressed businesses.
Join us as Jeff Anapolsky and Peter Nesvold—co-authors of The Art of Distressed M&A: Buying, Selling, and Financing Troubled & Insolvent Companies—offer practical insights and proven strategies for turnarounds, workouts, and underperformers.
About the Speakers:
Jeff Anapolsky (C’93, W’93, Harvard JD/MBA ‘99) is Managing Director of Anapolsky Advisors, a boutique consultancy specializing in turnarounds, special situations, and unconventional assets. He provides interim leadership, fundraising support, and transaction advisory services to growth-stage ventures and distressed companies. Jeff has served as interim CEO, CFO, and CRO across multiple private equity-backed rollups and operating businesses, as well as an Adjunct Professor at the Jones School of Business at Rice University.
Peter Nesvold (C’93, Fordham Law ’97) is Managing Partner of Nesvold Capital Partners, a leading merchant bank. A seasoned M&A advisor, Peter has over 25 years of experience advising CEOs, boards, and fiduciaries on transactions, succession, and strategy. Peter is an Adjunct Professor at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, the author of four books on M&A published by McGraw-Hill, and an active member of multiple fiduciary and advisory boards.
When:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM ET - 6:30 PM ET -- Wine & Cheese/Networking
6:30 PM ET - 7:30 PM ET -- Presentation/Q&A
Where:
Midtown location (Note: Address will be sent via email to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile. Please review your profile to confirm that the email address listed is correct.)
Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $26 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $52
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0
- Ross Klenoff, Chair, Wharton Entrepreneurs - Education and Resource Network (WE-EARN)
Notes:
Please reach out if:
- You or someone you know would make a great speaker for a future event (not limited to alumni).
- Your company is hiring and you’d like to share the role with alumni and friends.
- Your organization could host a future event (great visibility for your company).
- You’d like to be added to the group’s email list.
Pre-registration is required. Please register early as this event will sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00am.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00am.
Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.