The Subjectivity of SaaS M&A, with Thomas Smale
Jan 11, 2023•35 min
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Episode description
When looking to exit through acquisition, what makes one SaaS company stand out from the others? The answer is...nothing definitively. It's all subjective, according to Thomas Smale, CEO and Founder of FE International, an M&A advisory firm.
In this episode, Thomas and Lindsey discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a strong founder brand, common mistakes he sees companies make when positioning for an exit (like cutting the wrong expenses), and the "analysis paralysis" that prevents buyers from making an offer.
- Connect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassmale/
- Learn more about FE International: https://feinternational.com/
- Connect with Lindsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseygroepper/
- Learn more about BLASTmedia: https://www.blastmedia.com/
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