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Kara Gibson-Brzytwa

MANAGING PRINCIPAL | MANAGING BROKER at Exit Equity

Edmonds, WA Website (425) 462-5819
MBACBIB.A.M&A Source memberSecond term and an elected member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Board of GovernorsAdvisory Board for the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition certificate programUpdated September 2026

About

Kara Gibson-Brzytwa serves as Managing Principal and Managing Broker at Exit Equity. She directly advises on select M&A engagements, focusing on sell-side representation for founder-led and family-owned businesses. She oversees the firm's sell-side advisory teams, valuation services practice, and buy-side advisory group. She emphasizes transparency, readiness, and disciplined processes when explaining financial, operational, and strategic considerations to entrepreneurs. Earlier, she spent more than a decade in consulting and in-house roles, developing an operational perspective on business value. She earned a B.A. at Smith, holds MBA and CBI credentials, and maintains M&A Source membership. She serves her second elected term on the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Board of Governors. She serves on the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition certificate program advisory board. She holds the Designated Brokers License (WA Real Estate), with licensing reciprocity in 47 states. She holds her license in compliance with SEC Division AA, Title V, Brokerage Simplification Act of 2021.

Who is a good fit for Kara Gibson-Brzytwa

  • Founders and family business owners preparing for a sale who value transparency, readiness, and a disciplined process.
  • Entrepreneurs seeking guidance on the financial, operational, and strategic considerations of an M&A transaction.

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Kara Gibson-Brzytwa focuses on sell-side representation for founder-led and family-owned businesses. She advises directly on select M&A engagements, emphasizing preparation and clear guidance for entrepreneurs.

Kara Gibson-Brzytwa emphasizes transparency, readiness, and a disciplined process. She translates financial, operational, and strategic considerations into actionable guidance. She evaluates operational realities alongside financial figures when considering business value.

Kara Gibson-Brzytwa oversees Exit Equity's sell-side advisory teams and valuation services practice. She also oversees the firm's buy-side advisory group.

Kara Gibson-Brzytwa spent more than a decade in consulting and in-house roles earlier in her career. She earned a B.A. at Smith and holds MBA and CBI credentials. She also holds the Designated Brokers License (WA Real Estate), with licensing reciprocity in 47 states.

Kara Gibson-Brzytwa serves her second elected term on the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Board of Governors. She serves on the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition certificate program advisory board. She also maintains M&A Source membership.

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