M&A Science
How Not to Bomb Your First M&A Deal
Jan 1, 2024
Brock Blake, Co-Founder and CEO at Lendio, shares insights on avoiding M&A disasters, covering challenges, deal approach, culture, assumptions, and earnouts. They discuss budget allocation, driving the first deal, and strategizing acquisitions.
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Quick takeaways
- Addressing cultural fit is crucial in M&A deals to ensure successful integration.
- Thorough diligence and validating assumptions are essential before committing to an acquisition.
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Common Challenges of M&A
In this podcast episode, Brock Blake discusses common challenges in M&A deals, emphasizing the importance of addressing the cultural fit between the acquiring and target companies. He shares his experience of meeting with potential competitors and how he assessed their culture during the due diligence process.
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