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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

Clay’s software, launched in 2021 , is something of a smarter address book or personal CRM, letting users organize the people they know and keep up with their latest updates by pulling in data from services like LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and X, as well as address books and calendars.

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Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning

TechCrunch: M&A

First, it is snapping up Blinkist , a startup out of Berlin that had built a platform to discover and read abbreviated versions of longer non-fiction books — “Blinks” that typically take no more than 15 minutes to read or listen to. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Book Review: “Lost and Founder” by Rand Fishkin

Beyond M&A

It’s this transparency that not only builds trust in his message but also sets a real, relatable tone for the reader. Navigating Startup Growth: Offering insight into the hurdles and setbacks Moz faced, the book emphasizes that growth is not always smooth or guaranteed.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

If you want to work in the most cyclical role in the finance industry, it’s hard to beat commodity hedge funds. Many of the largest hedge funds put commodity trading within their global macro strategies , but plenty of smaller funds, banks, and desks make it a separate category or focus on commodities within their macro strategies.

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The Great Game of Business: Teaching Financial Literacy and Ownership

How2Exit

He explains the concept of open book management and how it can demystify financials for employees. rn Steve and Ron discuss the challenges faced by businesses and the need to build a great company. They stress the importance of aligning education, accountability, and incentives to the goal of building a great company.

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David Dodson: OG Of SearchFunds, Created and Teaches ETA for Stanford GSB Shares ETA Success

How2Exit

He is also the author of "The Manager's Handbook," a best-selling book in the business space. He discusses the origins of the search fund model and the importance of execution in business. rn The search fund model allows entrepreneurs to buy and run existing companies, providing liquidity and an exit strategy for the seller.

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From Yoga Studio to EBITDA Truths: The Hidden Financial Traps in Small Business Exits

How2Exit

Today, he helps small business owners prepare financially for growth, funding, and exits, specializing in turning messy books into stories buyers want to hear. Sloppy Books Kill Value – Underreporting income to avoid taxes might save you 30 cents today but cost you $3 per dollar at exit. Sophisticated buyers will catch it.

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