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🎧 New Global Counsel podcast: after Adobe/Figma, what next for tech mergers? This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Joe Armitage, our lead analyst on UK politics, to talk through the collapse of Adobe's acquisition of Figma, the Competition and Markets Authority's role in it, and the political fallout in the UK. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dE6giR3t

Closing a deal is just the beginning of a successful M&A transaction. This week on the M&A Science Podcast, Kison Patel is joined by Fred Heller, VP of Nuance, Corporate Development, and Integration at Microsoft who shares his experience transforming companies through strategic acquisitions. Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J7m3k0 #MergersAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #AI #IPOs

📣 IPO Stories Episode 15: Investor Relations during and after the #ipo with Julia Stoetzel 📣 🤝Julia is the founder of junicorn Consulting, an Investor Relations consultancy based in Germany, and co-host of the podcast Street Tweets. We first met Julia when she was #IR director at Delivery Hero, and then 3 years later when she headed Investor Relations at ABOUT YOU, a German ecommerce company, during its IPO in 2021. With Julia, Gautier discusses her experience in Investor Relations, the importance of having an IR strategy during the IPO process, how to understand which investors you want to have on your shareholder registry from day one, and what makes a good Investor Relations hire. 🎧 Listen here: ▶️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHRDdEKQ ▶️ Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eajMvp_C Disclaimer: this discussion is not financial advice, nor an investment recommendation, nor a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, or an offer for financial services or any other transaction. The information contained in the recording have no contractual value and are destined for an informational purpose only. Amundsen Investment Management and the participants on this podcast may have holdings in the companies being discussed.

For many software founders, an IPO is the ultimate goal. But dreaming about it and making it happen are different things. Here is how to do it (from a guy who has): Scaling to an IPO with a small team is an impressive accomplishment. Navigating the complexities of an IPO with a streamlined approach can set you apart in any industry. Are you making incremental changes, or are you revolutionizing the way your team operates toward this goal? Let’s explore this vital strategy. This week on the Scale Your SaaS podcast, I was excited to chat with Chris Hicken, the guy making waves as the Chief Productivity Officer at ClickUp. Chris shared his journey from taking UserTesting to IPO and what it takes to make a real impact in the productivity space. In particular, we discussed: ✅ Current trends in IPOs and key metrics companies need to focus on. ✅ Strategies for differentiating in a competitive market without spreading resources too thin. ✅ Using AI and other technologies to build efficiently and keep the team size manageable. Chris provides a ton of strategies that are not just about attracting talent but about creating ecosystems where innovation thrives in alignment with strategic goals. Check out the clip here for a snippet from our conversation. Then explore our full discussion below and discover how you could strategically scale to an IPO with a lean team. 👇 #mattschats

Topline Episode 33 came out earlier this week. Sam Jacobs, Asad Zaman, and I sat down with Jason M. Lemkin post SaaStr 2023. I listened to it this morning, and a few things stuck out. -The self-awareness of the realities of tech SaaS life (both in the "office" and outside) -Continuation of our favorite current topic - Customer Success -Valuations and the realities of companies raising now or at the beginning of the year. #Topline continues to be a highlight for me as I try to learn from others how to improve my craft and observations in the day-to-day life of tech. It's a chance for anyone interested in the "what's going on right now?" to hear from the CEOs running the companies and the guests who are thought partners in the business dealing with real problems and offering helpful advice. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e8C6qbkh

Here is my year end present to everyone - listen to the Acquired Podcast. I fell down the rabbit hole driving up to Maine for the Holidays. Allison Bickel had recommended the podcast and we listened to the VISA episode. I learned sooo much about payments - and I have been in payments for 14 years. They study companies and do a 3 hour podcast on them - deep dives with so many transferrable lessons. I've since listened to Berkshire Hathaway (3 X 3 hours) as well as an interview the Charlie Munger a month before he passed. Also LVMH and Costco. The things I've picked up on - building durable businesses is hard, but can be very valuable over time (Warren Buffet's "magic of compounding"). Quite a departure from the VC fast growth mindset businesses that I have been involved with for the past 30 years. I'll probably write a Founders Corner article about the comparisons between Costco and RunSignup. Both are in mature markets (there is already retail and events already have ticket vendors), but having fairly common core principles (from Costco): - Work hard to charge customers less - Obey the Law - Take care of members - Take care of employees - Respect Suppliers ++ If you do the above then it will make money for shareholders. Anyway - find the companies that are like yours (they have 180 episodes!) and explore. https://www.acquired.fm/

I joined ★ Seth Greene ★ on the Sharkpreneur podcast. I talked about merging different company cultures in the accounting industry. The challenge of integrating a traditional accounting firm's hierarchical structure with our flat model of senior accountants and CFOs. This journey of merging cultures is what drives my passion and commitment. Listen to the full episode to learn why it's vital to document processes and maintain a strong culture during mergers. https://lnkd.in/gvcd4X22 #Leadership #Accounting #BusinessGrowth #CompanyCulture #VirtualCFO

🎉 The wait is over! The latest episode of The Headcount People is now live, featuring an in-depth conversation with the exceptional Josh Rappoport. ✨ Josh brings a wealth of experience from his journey through the finance world. From strategic roles at Microsoft, to taking the startup plunge at BillGO, to leading FP&A at Acumatica. His unique perspective on leadership, finance, and the tech industry is nothing short of inspiring. In our conversation, Josh shares invaluable insights that are almost too good, including: 👐 Embrace the "I Don't Know": Josh reminds us of the power in admitting when we don't have the answers, opening the door to learning and growth. 🤔 Debate as a Path to Innovation: He champions healthy debate, emphasizing that differing viewpoints are not just to be tolerated but celebrated for the diverse solutions they can inspire. 💡 Simplicity Leads to Clarity: In a world full of complexity, Josh argues for the necessity of breaking things down into simpler components, making it easier to move forward effectively. Josh's journey from navigating the complexities of finance at a tech behemoth to applying these lessons in the fast-paced startup environment offers a roadmap for anyone looking to lead with impact in the tech industry. 🔗 Listen to the full episode: 🎙 Spotify: https://hubs.ly/Q02qgL9Z0 📺 YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q02qgLJt0 🎧 Apple Pods: https://hubs.ly/Q02qgLtN0 Whether you're a finance professional, a tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about impactful leadership, Josh's story and insights offer something for everyone. #Leadership #techfinance #TheHeadcountPeople #PodcastDrop #CareerGrowth

BCI's Podcast looks back to #75 in the popular series. Published on 02/09/22. Title: "Reverse Stock Splits Understanding Contract Adjustments." (runs 10:50) https://lnkd.in/dA_kyGay Certain corporate events will result in the Options Clearing Corporations to adjust our option contract components. These include stock splits, mergers and acquisitions, 1-time cash dividends and reverse stock splits. This podcast will explain the reasons for reverse splits and the terms of the option contracts that will be impacted. A real-life example with AMLP will be offered.

Deloitte’s new Consumer Speaks podcast brings you insights from the recent IPO surge and lessons for future public companies