Cisco: M&A

JULY 7, 2025

Twenty years ago, when the National Academies last published the Cyber Hard Problems report, social media was for college kids with.edu emails and the global pandemic had yet to drive business online. These projects aren’t about driving profits — they’re about using our expertise to tackle challenges that benefit everyone.

Media

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 10, 2025

Dave’s been on the show before to talk about his book Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops, and in this episode, he shares what he’s been up to lately, the trends he’s seeing in the industry, and how shop owners and leaders can “grow forward” even in the face of big challenges. Dave Luehr: OK, well I’m building my, my elite team.

M&A

How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

The Top 20 SMB (Main Street) M&A Influencers to Follow in 2023 and other Resources Here are the top people to follow if you are into or looking to get into buying, growing, and selling small businesses. If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. as they mostly create content for larger deals.

M&A

Cisco: M&A

JULY 24, 2025

Trust and Transparency: The detailed methodology and transparent reporting builds trust, allowing you to make informed decisions about your security investments. Evaluation: More in-depth efficacy testing with a broader range of threats and real-world scenarios.

Securities

Cisco: M&A

JULY 3, 2025

The Building Blocks of the Hybrid Mesh Firewall Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall is more than just one tool — it’s a combination of advanced technologies that work together to protect your business at every level. Employees are logging in from wherever they are – home offices, coffee shops, or even halfway across the globe.

Securities

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

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

Book-building

How2Exit

JUNE 26, 2023

Kison Patel, CEO and founder of M&A Science, is an expert in the M&A industry. He provides the best crowdsource-based educational resource and technology solutions to the M&A industry. According to Kison, the M&A industry has traditionally been finance-focused.

M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Building relationships and networking are crucial in the acquisition space. rn Cold calling, social media marketing, and joining business for sale groups are effective strategies for sourcing off-market deals.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 14, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Know Your Product's Purpose When it comes to launching a successful product or service, it is essential to have an understanding of its purpose. Knowing the purpose of your product or service will help you to develop a framework that will enable you to scale and exit. The first type of product or service is a widget.

Business

How2Exit

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Bakari speaks at the entrepreneurship through acquisition program at Cornell's business school and has a unique background in the field, having dropped out of college and learned about M&A through self-study and attending classes at top business schools.

Mergers and Acquisitions

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Lateral Process The biggest piece of advice I have for current banking analysts looking to lateral is to actively build your network. Not only did the groups do completely different things (RX/bankruptcy vs. tech M&A), but even the deal processes ran differently. Intention to Lateral?

Private Equity

Devensoft

AUGUST 14, 2023

Streamlining Integration Management Office (IMO) for Better Efficiency Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex undertakings that require careful planning and execution. One of the critical components of M&A is the Integration Management Office (IMO). Don’t have time to read the full article? Get a copy to-go.

M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Virtual assistants are not only the best way to free up time, but they can also help a business scale. The right person for the job can make all the difference. Why outsource tasks Hiring a virtual assistant can be a great way to free up time and delegate repetitive tasks.

Book-building

How2Exit

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As the founder/owner of a Managed Services Provider (MSP), it’s important to know the value drivers that should inspire your business strategies -- whether you plan to sell today or in the future. Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth is the most important factor with non-recurring revenue tied to MRR clients acting as a bonus for buyers.

Management

Cisco: M&A

JULY 10, 2025

In collaboration with labs like SE Labs and University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab, it provides clear, real-world performance metrics for critical infrastructure  Building a Secure and Agile Network for the Future Today’s organizations face a threat landscape that is more dynamic and complex than ever before. High Throughput.

Securities

Software Equity Group

APRIL 4, 2023

While those strategies provide a firm foundation to build your marketing efforts, they aren’t enough to propel your business to the next level. Our focus during this phase was on scaling the business through organic growth and an aggressive M&A strategy. It is no longer about casting a wide net and hoping for the best.

Sale

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 6, 2025

Shortcut AI – Automates the process of building 3-statement models and valuations via a platform that is “compatible with Excel” (traditionally, large language models were quite bad at spreadsheets). But a lot has changed over the past few years. These tools have advanced and become multimodal (i.e.,

Financial Models

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: In practice, most of this M&A activity consists of asset acquisitions because buying individual solar plants and wind farms is common. Some knowledge of solar and wind assets, batteries, etc.,

Investment Banking

Devensoft

AUGUST 24, 2023

Mastering Operations, Cross-Selling, and Cost Efficiencies for Maximizing Value from Integrated Ventures The Power of Synergy and Value Creation Amidst the dynamic and fiercely competitive modern business arena, corporations continually strive to secure a distinct market advantage while fostering expansion. Get a copy to-go.

Business

The TRADE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Hedge fund launches now often choose outsourced trading over building their own capabilities. The pandemic marked a seminal moment across the capital markets, effectively drawing a line between the old world and the new. It’s no longer all or nothing. It’s no longer relinquishing control. It’s no longer just a defensive play.

Trading

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

MAY 10, 2023

Background Limelight provides network service for delivery of digital media content and software. Mesa Petroleum Co. In an opinion by Vice Chancellor Zurn, the Court held that Corwin cleansing does not apply to claims for post-closing injunctive relief under Unocal. 4] Edgecast’s parent company, College Parent, L.P.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 3, 2025

Certification as a Business Advantage Leanne Jefferies | Evolution of OEM Certifications On this weeks episode, Cole Strandberg chats with Leanne Jefferies , Vice President of Strategic Accounts at OEC. Listen and Follow The Collision Vision. Cole Strandberg: The pleasure is mine. I think it’s an awesome conversation.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

I’m the Vice president of Insights and Innovation at Repairify. So often when I’m talking about this industry as a whole, it’s like, oh, this is totally different. Sam Pradesh: So my name is Sam Pradesh. Cole Strandberg: Beautiful. That’s perfect. So set the scene for me. Sam Pradesh: Yeah.

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