In this enlightening conversation, Blake Kim, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz and former investment banker, teams up with Martin Casado, a general partner and Nicira co-founder, to dissect the M&A landscape. They explore essential frameworks for founders, focusing on the psychology behind selling, the importance of pre-acquisition relationships, and post-merger integration challenges. They also highlight how different buyers assess value and share anecdotes that illuminate the complexities of decision-making in M&A.