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Apr 2024
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Episode 55: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Se...

Corum Group
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CEOs that sold in 2023—What advice do they have for founders and CEOs?

Whether you've had an exit plan in mind from the start or you're fielding unsolicited offers from potential acquirers, the more information you have about the M&A process, the better. This month, hear from CEOs and founders who sold their Tech companies in 2023. We're excited to host Scot Cocanour (Promium), Brian Sweat (Alterity) and Barry Larson (TrustyOx) on our annual Sellers webcast next Thursday.

-What surprised them about the M&A process?
-Advice for other CEOs looking at exiting
-What would they do differently?
-How did they ensure that they achieved an optimal outcome through the process?

Plus, we'll discuss the current M&A market, the latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly M&A market update.

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