TechExits

Oct 24 2024 59 ep. 33 mins 4

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The TechExits podcast is for Tech CEOs, founders and leaders in software and IT. On this podcast we’ll discuss best practices around Tech M&A; major trends and shifts driving the market; and the trials, tribulations, and victories of those who have successfully exited their tech companies. Guest speakers include CEOs who’ve sold, Tech M&A experts and advisors, buyers and investors, and tech luminaries. TechExits is produced by the WFS: World Financial Symposiums. World Financial Symposiums is an international organization dedicated to educating technology leaders on the current tech and financial landscape, helping them build strategies for growth and eventual exit. The WFS is sponsored by Corum Group, the Global Leader in Tech M&A. With the most senior dealmakers leading the most successful tech M&A process in history, Corum has sold more software and related technology companies than anyone.

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The AI Shockwave! - GXS Buyers Panel

Oct 24 2024 50 mins

In this special edition of Tech Exits we will attempt to answer the questions: What are tech buyers looking for in today’s market? Are buyers only looking for companies that have already integrated sophisticated AI in their business models? And how can you build relationships to capture maximum value? This panel originally took place during the WFS Flagship Conference, Growth & E

How To Navigate A Consolidating Market - Seller’s Corner with Barry Larson

Sep 25 2024 11 mins

How do you recognize when it’s the right time to sell? Join us as we speak to Barry Larson, who engaged the WFS platinum sponsor, the Corum Group, to sell his company Trusty Ox Systems, a B2B SaaS business focused on employee safety monitoring solutions. You’ll hear his insights on the M&A process, his motivation to sell during market consolidation, and how the experienc

Filtering the Noise - Seller’s Corner with Brian Sweat

Sep 06 2024 13 mins

How do you respond when you are bombarded with offers? Join us as we speak to Brian Sweat who engaged the WFS platinum sponsor, the Corum Group, to sell his company Alterity. You’ll hear his insights on the M&A process, how to separate the best M&A opportunities from the noise, his commitment to finding the right fit for both himself and his employees, and how the sale ha

TechExits Release - Seller’s Corner with Ashley Moore

Aug 01 2024 9 mins

This episode features Ashley Moore who engaged the WFS platinum sponsor, the Corum Group, to sell his company “Spatialest”, a developer of geographic information systems for the US tax assessment market. Get his advice for living the life you want today. Join us as we talk with Ashley Moore, former CEO of Spatialest, about his tech exit. Conceived as a university project,

Life After the Deal: Andrew McConnell – Rented

May 14 2024 18 mins

This episode features Andrew McConnell who engaged the WFS platinum sponsor, the Corum Group, to sell his company “Rented”. Rented provided a premium vacation rental management software-as-a-service. Andrew is a writer and event speaker as well as a CEO and founder. Listen in to hear how he balanced launching his book, “Get Out Of My Head”, at the same time he was selling R

Learning from False Starts - Seller's Corner with Steve Barone

Mar 01 2024 21 mins

When the first M&A deal fell through for cybersecurity solutions provider CBI, former president and CEO Steve Barone bounced back with new learnings and a refined vision of his ideal buyer. After an optimal outcome, Steve is traveling the world with his family and shaking things up in the cocktail bar industry. Listen in for Steve’s take on what you need to succeed in your tech

You Need a Tech M&A Expert – Seller’s Corner with Dwayne Miller

Feb 02 2024 18 mins

Join us as we talk with Dwayne Miller, cofounder and former CEO of UNIFI Labs, about his tech exit. Though he had sold a traditional service business before, when it was time to get the highest valuation for his SaaS company’s strategic value, he turned to the tech M&A experts at the Corum Group. Dwayne’s personal experiences and insight detail how selling a SaaS company re

Don’t Wait to Find Your Dance Partner – Seller’s Corner with Rob Wellman

Jan 05 2024 8 mins

Rob Wellman has had four successful exits. While all were good, Rob says that if he could do them again, he would do them all with the help of WFS’s platinum sponsor, the Corum Group. Join us as we catch up with Rob at Corum’s Celebration Event in Loreto to commemorate his most recent sale, the social media management company Social5. Get his advice on when to start your M&

Celebrating the Sale – Seller’s Corner with Scott McCreadie and Shawn Weir

Nov 30 2023 13 mins

We climbed about the luxury yacht Kayana to interview two former CEOs, Scott McCreadie of McCreadie Group and Shawn Weir of iConstruct. The two were commemorating their successful tech exits with our platinum sponsor Corum Group in Loreto Bay, Mexico. Scott shares tips on timing the market (hint: don’t wait!). And Shawn details how the integration process after his sale created

Life After the Deal: Jim Falkanger – EleVia Software

Nov 02 2023 11 mins

In this episode of TechExits, we follow up with Jim Falkanger, who sold two businesses, EleVia Software and Central Consulting Group with the WFS platinum sponsor, Corum Group. Hear what this former CEO and board member thinks everyone should know about stepping into retirement after selling your business.