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SaaS Buyers' Club

Exploring Technical Due Diligence in Startup Deals with Daniel Jung

May 30, 2024
52:49

In this SaaS Buyers' Club Episode 30, your host, Software as a Service (SaaS) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer Omeed Tabiei from Optimist Legal interviews Daniel Jung from Techminers.

In this episode, Omeed and Daniel chat about the importance of technical due diligence (TechDD) in the world of startups and venture capital. 

Daniel shares insights into what Techminers does, how they help businesses and investors assess technical setups, and the significance of continuous improvement. 

From fascinating analogies involving the Titanic to real-life case studies, this episode provides a comprehensive look at ensuring your tech stack is up to par. 

Whether you're a startup founder, a CTO, or an investor, this episode offers valuable takeaways on the best practices for maintaining and evaluating technical health in your business.

As a founder, investor, or acquirer, TechDD is an integral part of any deal process. Watch this episode to get some hot tips on utilizing TechDD to get the best deal possible.

Subscribe, like, and leave a comment to let us know your key takeaway!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:47 Understanding Tech Miners
02:07 Explaining TechDD to a Child
02:40 The Titanic Analogy
06:44 Why Founders Should Care About TechDD
11:35 The TechDD Process
11:47 The Importance of TechDD in Modern Investments
20:46 Common Issues Found in TechDD
24:17 Quick Fix for Licensing Issues
26:23 Identifying Deal Killers
27:21 Code Contribution and Knowledge Transfer
31:23 Tech Debt and Maintainability
42:39 Mindset and Best Practices for Founders
48:14 Preparing for Tech Due Diligence
52:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Follow the Guest: Daniel Jung

► https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielalbertojung/
►https://www.techminers.com/

Follow the Host: Omeed Tabiei 

► https://www.linkedin.com/in/Omeed-Tabiei

► https://www.facebook.com/omeedt

►https://www.instagram.com/saasbizlawyer

How to reach Optimist Legal about your SaaS M&A transaction to explore working with us

► https://www.optimistlegal.com

►Omeed@OptimistLegal.com

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About Optimist Legal:

Optimist Legal is a SaaS corporate and business focused law firm with extensive experience in M&A. When you work with Optimist Legal for your next SaaS M&A transaction, you can rest assured that you're working with diligent experts that are going to get you the best deal possible.

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