The Influence of Interest Rates on M&A Strategy

If you want to understand what’s happening in M&A, follow the money. And few forces shape the cost — and availability — of money more than interest rates. Over the past two decades, I’ve watched …

How Market Positioning Changes During Different Deal Cycles

There’s no such thing as “static” market positioning. Especially not in the world of M&A. One of the biggest mistakes founders make when preparing for an exit is assuming that what worked last quarter — …

Strategic Timing: Should You Exit Before or After a Major Product Launch?

Timing your exit is hard enough. Add a major product launch into the mix, and it becomes even more complex. As founders, we’re wired to believe that the next big release — that feature set, …