On this episode, we’re speaking with Poya Farighi about going through the successful acquisition of Vitay by Surewift Capital. Vitay came to fruition in 2018 when he wanted to marry what he learned in the Recruitment industry with his interest in technology. With Poya’s background in sales, Vitay quickly became a major player in both the Canadian and U.S recruitment and staffing industries. Tech M&A is a journey, and these are the stories behind those journeys.
Jun 03, 2022•20 min
We speak to Ryen Leayva on the trials and tribulations when selling his family business, Infinity Software, to Aquila, a division of Constellation software.
May 06, 2022•26 min
We talk to Daniel Rudich about his 20-year history of leading & building various telecom and mobility software companies. He successfully founded Anomalous Networks, a supplier of Real-Time Telecom Expense Management solutions, grew it to more than 400 enterprise customers, took it through several rounds of both angel and VC funding, and sold it to IT company Tangoe. Daniel is now a VP at the Corum Group, the world’s leader in Tech M&A for the lower to middle market. Check out other podc...
Apr 01, 2022•27 min
We talk to Richard Holcomb about how he created his first software company at the age of 24 and formed a unique business partnership with Microsoft that's still discussed today. Holcomb also details the importance of being prepared to take advantage of the luck that could come your way. Today, Holcomb is a leading tech M&A advisor and sits on the board of nearly 30 public/private companies. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Jan 07, 2022•34 min
Martin Hjerpe, Vice President of Acquisitions at Epiroc, a Swedish mining and construction firm shares about how he searches for acquisition targets in construction and mining technology. Plus, Hjerpe shares what a brighter, safer, and more automated future of mining looks like from a global perspective. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Dec 03, 2021•15 min
John Kinnaman, Managing Director in Accenture’s High Tech Strategy practice leading M&A efforts in North America, shares his views on what is happening in tech M&A that’s getting him excited for the future and what Accenture sees will be making a difference. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Nov 05, 2021•22 min
Gaming expert and Corum Group Vice President Randy Breen talks about how he got introduced to game design and production, his experience developing major titles at EA and LucasArts, and his thoughts on how blockchain technology will impact the future of gaming. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Oct 01, 2021•38 min
Former navy pilot and TOPGUN trainer turned tech entrepreneur, Patrick Laney of Performance Drone Works (PDW) talks about his successful tech exits, life after the deal with integration, and how it led to his current company—using drones to keep people out of danger in combat environments. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Sep 03, 2021•24 min
insightsoftware CEO, Jim Triandiflou talks about the key feature his group always looks for when finding a potential acquisition targets, dealbreakers that stop deals in their tracks, plus how a seller’s market impacts the decisions buyers make. To read more about the insightsoftware acquisition of BizView systems, check out: https://www.corumgroup.com/transactions/insightsoftware-bizview-systems...
Aug 06, 2021•22 min
Banker turned serial tech entrepreneur Domenico Crapanzano, shares how his experiences selling Fing, a network monitoring tool for IoT technology and how he had to focus a wealth of information and widespread R&D to get the company ready for Tech M&A. Crapanzano also shares how a bidding process with an advisor helped bidders take him more seriously throughout the process. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Jul 03, 2021•42 min
Founder and former CEO/Chief Strategy Officer at NTP, Bruce Backa, talks about how logical thinking and math were driving factors for the selling of his company. And, why the best tech in the world won’t help you if the market passes you by. Plus, Bruce shares the single best advice he can share with others as a successful tech CEO and business advisor. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Jun 04, 2021•45 min
Michael Bor, co-founder and CEO of Carlotz and Matthew Ehrlichman, CEO, Chairman and founder of Porch discuss their successful experiences with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), why they're trendy today, and how to prepare if you're thinking about going the SPAC route. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup.com/resource-center
May 13, 2021•22 min
Tech entrepreneur and former two-time mayor Michael Egelston talks about the transformation of the real estate market with the help of SenEarthCo's software services and how's realistic, objective market observation is critical in a successful exit. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
May 07, 2021•45 min
Guest Richard Staveley, CEO of ip.access (A Mavenir Company) and current SVP at Mavenir, talks about how his company shaped the future of wireless technology and how going with the right Tech M&A advisor made all the difference in the process. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Apr 02, 2021•53 min
Tony Pappas of ExakTime shares how a home improvement project led to a chance meeting of a partner who, with Tony, would go on to develop an essential time management tool for the blue-collar industry, later resulting in a successful exit. We discuss why they eventually sold the company, how he knew he found the right buyers (strategics vs. PEs), and how an at-home chicken coop is helping him prepare for his next venture. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com....
Mar 05, 2021•44 min
Tech M&A leaders discuss their unique experiences and difficulties as well as how mentorships helped them overcome their challenges to get to a successful exit. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Mar 02, 2021•55 min
Moe Arnaiz and Mathieu Gulimineau discuss the successful sale of eMobus and how going through that process helped them navigate their new venture, Weeldi. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Feb 19, 2021•45 min
Forty-year HealthTech veteran, Teresa Chase shares her instrumental role in the successful sale of American Health Tech and what is was like navigating her way through 20 interested buyers. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Feb 05, 2021•50 min
Tech M&A is a journey and this past year we had a blast sharing those journeys with you! In this special edition of Seller’s Corner, we complied the best advice from CEOs we've interviewed in 2020. Grab a note pad, sit back and enjoy! Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Jan 08, 2021•54 min
Corum Senior Vice President Martin Lowrie, former fighter pilot turned tech entrepreneur, shares the trials and tribulations he went through during his tech M&A experience. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Dec 18, 2020•31 min
Jeff Bunting, VP at Corum Group, leads a discussion with investors centered around which strategies get funded and which get forgotten. Guests include speakers from Silicon Valley in Your Pocket, UCI Law, Expert DOJO, OPN, and Dreamers VC. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Dec 11, 2020•52 min
On this Seller’s Corner we welcome our first Woman CEO to the podcast! We are excited to chat with Constance Anderson who went from living on a cattle ranch to starting her own company, MemberXP. Constance, in pursuit of life balance sold her company to CU Solutions Group in 2019. In this episode she shares her experiences and life lessons of Tech M&A. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Nov 25, 2020•32 min
On this episode of TechExits, Rob Griggs, CEO and Co-founder of NetRadio--one of the earliest audio streaming platforms online--shares the hard lessons he learned while selling his company to Navarre Corp. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Nov 13, 2020•29 min
Eight-time CEO, Paul Schaut shares about his business "battle wounds" and how the scar tissue helped with the successful sale of Modiv Media. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Oct 30, 2020•34 min
Thirty-year veteran tech CEO, Allan Wilson shares his first tech M&A experience: why it was a nightmare; what he learned; and how he went on to successful exits from lessons learned. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Oct 16, 2020•37 min
Altvia CEO and Founder, Kevin Kelly speaks to us about what he learned, what was surprising, as well as what he did for his employees and community after his tech M&A transaction. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Oct 02, 2020•35 min
We speak with Dr. Ivan Ruzic about his first-time journey through the tech M&A process, which only took two months! He shares what he learned, the landmines he faced, and what he would do differently if he could go back in time. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Sep 18, 2020•29 min
We speak with Jay Fiske, co-founder and president of MaestroSoft, Inc. about his journey in tech M&A and how persistence and going with the right team helped him get the outcome he wanted. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Sep 04, 2020•37 min
Corum Chairman, Jon Scott shares his tech M&A stories as a serial entrepreneur and what mistake he avoided that almost cost him the entire deal. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Aug 14, 2020•27 min
Andy Hill, CEO and co-founder of Oniqua shares his Tech M&A journey on how he took his personal project and grew it to a business he later sold to IBM. Check out other podcast episodes, webcasts, and videos at WFS.com.
Aug 07, 2020•47 min
