
For New Sellers: Behind the Scenes – Acquisition of a Tech Company by a Public Company
A successful partnership was recently formed when Ed Gardner of Descartes led the acquisition of GroundCloud, founded by David Leland. They both discuss the acquisition process, from David's decision ...
3 Mai 20231h 11min

For Professionals: The Impact of AI, Fintech, and Fundraising on M&A
What is the current state of fintech, fundraising, and private capital markets? David Frank, founder and CEO of Stonehaven, a company that's developed a fintech operating system for investment bankers...
26 Apr 20231h 3min

For New Sellers: ESOPs – Can Someone Explain This To Me?
Employee stock ownership plans have long been an exit strategy for companies, but they are still misunderstood. Kelly Finnell shares his passion and expertise with ESOPs from his 40 years of specializ...
18 Apr 202355min

Healthcare M&A: ESOPs Made Clear
Employee stock ownership plans, known as ESOPs, are an M&A alternative that places shares of a company in the hands of employees. This complex topic is the focus of Michael Bannon and Jordan Burg, ESO...
12 Apr 202346min

For Buyers: Can You Really Buy a Business with No Money Down?
When it comes to buying a business, what are the top considerations and pitfalls to avoid? Jon Stoddard, an investor, serial acquirer, and host of the podcast Top M&A Entrepreneurs, joins M&A Talk to ...
4 Apr 20231h 6min

For Experienced Sellers: IT Integration – Can Someone Explain This To Me?
Integration is a critical component of any acquisition, and IT integration, in particular, is key to achieving a successful integration. Uma Nidmarty is a specialist in IT integration and shares her 2...
28 Mar 202359min

An Expert Negotiator's Perspectives on Selling Your Business
In this episode of M&A Talk, we take a deep dive into the many facets of M&A with Corey Kupfer, the author of Authentic Negotiating: Clarity, Detachment & Equilibrium – The Three Keys to True Negotiat...
21 Mar 20231h 7min

Should You Consider an ESOP When Selling Your Business?
An ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan, is one of several options you may consider when selling your business. What is an ESOP, and should you consider one? In this episode of M&A Talk, we explore ...
16 Mar 202350min



















