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Sara Ali
Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Yahoo with 12+ years in M&A across companies like Robinhood, Google and Microsoft’s M12; writes the Please Advise newsletter and specializes in AI, fintech, and strategic dealmaking.
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Sep 21, 2025
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The Wild World of AI M&A: Inside Silicon Valley's Billion-Dollar Talent War with M&A Expert Sara Ali
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Sara Ali, Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Yahoo, shares insights from over 12 years in M&A with giants like Google and Microsoft. She discusses the current AI M&A landscape, explaining how 'scarcity multiples' are driving talent acquisitions while traditional revenue measures fade. Sara reveals creative deal structures that bypass regulatory scrutiny and how acquired talent can earn vastly more than their traditionally-hired counterparts. Plus, her bold prediction that GPUs will become a valuable deal currency. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating the tech industry!
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