Sam Youssef, Founder and CEO at Valsoft Corporation
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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
05:44 Looking at business through a different lens
09:19 Distinguishing good acquirers
11:17 Identifying the right segment and deal size
15:07 Platform play acquisition
19:57 Approaching target companies
23:16 Financial structure
26:09 Challenges in building an M&A muscle
29:42 Driving value from synergies
30:56 Getting the right people
32:49 Sharing learnings
38:39 Craziest thing in M&A
