The Tech M&A Podcast
Episodes
Episode 93: Inside the Deal with Brian Allen
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Brian Allen, former Managing Director and Chief Executive of Certus Solutions. Over the cour...
CEOs Who Sold Their Companies Share Real M&A Lessons | 2026 Sellers Panel
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Selling a company is one of the most complex—and emotional—transactions a founder will ever face. In this 2026 Annual Sellers Panel, CEOs who s...
Tech M&A in February 2026: Deal Volume, Valuations & Mega Deal Trends Explained
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
February 2026 was an active month for technology mergers and acquisitions, with 394 tech M&A transactions, including five billion‑dollar mega deals ...
5 Costly Tech M&A Myths That Kill Founder Value (And How to Avoid Them)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After 40 years advising technology founders on mergers and acquisitions, one thing is clear: old myths about selling a tech company refuse to die—an...
Episode 92: Inside the Deal with Robin Fisk
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Robin Fisk, co‑founder and CEO of Donorfy, a SaaS CRM platform built specifically for nonp...
Episode 91: Timing is Everything
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Operating a company during an exit is difficult. Managing a sell-side process while simultaneously acquiring a business in a different time zone? That...
Episode 90: The Power of a Pause
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Markets shift. Buyers have concerns. Sometimes the offer isn't what you expected. After 40 years and more tech company sales than any firm in history,...
Episode 89: Smart Money is Selling – Should You?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The smart money is capitalizing on the strong M&A market and valuations to exit investments. In this month's Tech M&A Monthly webcast, we'll explore...
Episode 88: Quality of Revenue—The Key to Your Value
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When buyers evaluate a software or tech company, they don't just look at top-line growth or EBITDA. Buyers dig into the quality of your revenue. Is it...
Episode 87: Tech M&A Bidding—The New Rules
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rules of Tech M&A have changed. What once took months now happens in days — accelerating buyer responses, heightening competition and creating o...
Episode 85: Inside the Deal with Brian Sweat
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Brian Sweat, CEO of Alterity Inc., shares his journey of building a company that developed Activate Inventory...
Episode 85: Inside the Deal with Barry Larson
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Barry Larson, founder and CEO of OK Alone, shares his journey of building a company focused on employee safet...
Episode 84: Inside the Deal with Dan Goerdt
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Dan Goerdt, CEO of Flexagon, shares insights into his company's journey through the M&A process. He discusses...
Episode 82: Inside the Deal with Niles Overly and Rob Kopp
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, hosts Niles Overly and Rob Kopp share their experiences as co-founders of Metro Data Centers, discussing thei...
Episode 81: The August Monthly Report
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tech M&A Is Shattering Records—Are You Ready to Capitalize? Join us for the August edition of Tech M&A Monthly, where we’ll break down what’s dr...
2025 Tech M&A Mid-Year Report
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re exploring an exit or simply preparing for the future, Corum’s 2025 mid-year report will give you the insight you need to navigate t...
Episode 80: Inside the Deal with Ryen Leva
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Ryen Leva, CEO of Infinity Software, shares his journey of growing and selling his family business. He discus...
Episode 79: Inside the Deal with Poya Farighi
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A podcast, Poya Farighi shares his journey of building and exiting his cloud-based HR reference checking platform, Vitay...
Episode 78: May Tech M&A Monthly Report
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused between raising capital or selling your company? Discover how recapitalization offers a powerful growth option—allowing you to raise funds...
Episode 77: Inside the Deal with Scott Petersen
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Scott Petersen shares his journey of selling his all-in-one hiring solution software, HireClick. He discusses...
Episode 76: April Tech M&A Monthly Report
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not every M&A deal follows a straight path—sometimes, stepping back can be the key to securing the best outcome. Corum’s Hiatus Program empowers t...
Episode 75: Inside the Deal with Richard Addotta
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Richard Addotta, co-founder and CEO of WRM, shares his journey from working in utilities to founding a softw...
Episode 74: The March Tech M&A Monthly Report
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CEOs that sold in 2024—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...
Episode 73: Inside the Deal with Andreas Ulrich
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Corum speaks with Andreas Ulrich, the founder of PlanFocus, a cash optimization software company. Andreas sha...
Episode 72: The February Tech M&A Monthly Report
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, al...
Episode 71: Inside the Deal with Luc Pettett
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luc Pettett shares his journey from being a software engineer to founding and exiting multiple businesses, including Punters and Tele...
Episode 70: Inside the Deal with Jim Falkanger
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Jim Falkanger shares his journey through five successful company exits and his transition into retirement. He...
Episode 69: The 2025 Annual Report
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tech M&A Podcast presents insights into the 2025 market, highlighting key trends and research findings. The conversation covers the CEO's perspect...
Episode 68: Inside the Deal with Ujwal Arkalgud
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we speak with Ujwal Arkalgud, co-founder of MotivBase, about his journey as a first-time entrepreneur, the un...
Episode 67: December Monthly M&A Report: The New M&A Metrics
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's dynamic market, a new wave of buyers is emerging, particularly focused on smaller SaaS companies serving vertical markets. These buyers, i...
Episode 66: Inside the Deal with Dwayne Miller
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Dwayne Miller, co-founder and CEO of Unifi Labs, shares his journey of selling his company. Dwayne discusse...
Episode 65: Inside the Deal with Andrew McConnell
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Andrew McConnell, co-founder and CEO of Rented, shares his journey of building a pricing optimization engin...
Episode 64: November Monthly M&A Report: Mastering Your Emotions
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, the Corum Group presents the November Tech M&A Report, highlighting key trends, market insights, and emotio...
Episode 63: Inside the Deal with Ashley Moore
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Corum speaks with Ashley Moore, former CEO of Spatialest, a GIS-based SaaS company. They discuss Ashley's jou...
Episode 62: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 6 Tips For Avoiding A Retrade
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything seems to be going well during the M&A process and you suddenly get blindsided by a buyer who wants to retrade the deal? Don't let t...
Episode 61: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Recapitalizations Revisited
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sale or recapitalization? What’s right for you? A recapitalization is not a separate event outside of the M&A process. On September 12, we’ll disc...
Episode 60:Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Tech Deal Structures Today
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The growing pool of buyers with the cash to invest means that we're seeing a surging number of offers. Deal structures are more complex as buyers get ...
Episode 59: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Mid-Year M&A Report
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The economic outlook is positive due to robust consumer spending, corporate investments, and employment figures, yet global tensions and inflation wor...
Episode 58: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 7 Tips for Handling Inbound Offers
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buyers are calling! As a tech company CEO, it may be flattering to know that someone is interested in buying your company, but there are certain thing...
Episode 57: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Getting Your Board on Board
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to align your board on your M&A strategy? This month, we'll share tips on communicating the importance of calibrating the M&A marke...
Episode 56: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: The Next Chapter - Get a Life!
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corum's Q1 2024 Tech M&A update. Corum's research team provides a detailed analysis of all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. Which sectors sa...
Episode 55: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Sellers Panel
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 54: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 2024 Private Equity Panel
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, al...
Episode 53: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 2024 Global Tech M&A Report
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our most popular event of the year, Corum’s dealmakers and research team look back at 2023 M&A activity and ahead to the coming year. 2024 promises ...
Episode 52: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: The Rebirth of Recapitalizations
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our final Tech M&A Monthly podcast of 2023! Are you still trying to decide whether you should raise additional funds or look at M&A for g...
Episode 51: Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Tips for Successful Post-Merger Integration
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over half of all M&A deals fail to meet expectations because of improper planning and execution. This results not only in financial losses, but can al...
Episode 50: Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Q3 Report and Going Back to Market
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech continues to be a bright spot in M&A. The number of Tech M&A transactions at the close of Q3 2023 is ahead of last year. Which sectors are gettin...
Episode 49: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Beware of M&A Perfection
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beware of M&A perfection. Are you hesitating to pursue an exit because you're waiting until your company is "perfect?" Waiting until the company is th...
Episode 48: 6 Cautions for Using AI Chatbots in M&A
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful report, dive deep into the potential and pitfalls of using generative AI, or chatbots, in tech M&A. While the advancements of AI ar...
Episode 47: Generative AI for Business Leaders: A Primer
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Generative AI is a rapidly advancing technology that can automate many tasks and greatly boost productivity, but also brings risks like job disruption...
Episode 46: Tech M&A Monthly: Navigating Growth - M&A Exits vs. Raising Capital
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to determine whether your next step is to raise capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway or to look at an M&A strategy? Jo...
Episode 45: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 2023 Mid-Year Report
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech M&A has rebounded, and acquirers have trillions to commit to acquisitions and recapitalizations. Is it time for you to calibrate the M&A market? ...
Episode 44: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Celebrating with Sellers - Lessons Learned
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Along with several of my colleagues, I just returned from Loreto, Mexico where we hosted clients who recently sold their companies to commemorate and ...
Episode 43: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Software Bidding Wars and Handling Unsolicited Offers
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been approached with an offer to buy your company? There is more cash and buyers globally in a fast-paced and competitive M&A market. Join us...
Episode 42: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Q1 2023 M&A Flash Update and Boomer Conundrum
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite all the doom and gloom, there’s a lot of M&A activity with good valuations paid for technology companies. But what if the recession headline...
Episode 41: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 2023 Sellers Panel
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Episode 40: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Private Equity Panel
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bolt-ons, platforms, tuck-ins, roll-ups, plus other M&A strategies ensure that financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash t...
Episode 39: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 2023 Global Tech M&A Report
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group and leading industry advisors look back at 2022 and ahead to the coming year, providing critical insight and predictions. Agenda: Insight...
Episode 38: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Succession and Estate Planning Update
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you use estate and succession planning to maximize wealth before an M&A event? Every founder or CEO needs to consider their estate and successi...
Episode 37: Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Another Raise or Merge?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing market uncertainty may have you contemplating raising capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway. So, what should a CEO consider...
Episode 36: Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Q3 Report and Insider Secrets for Greater M&A Success
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 M&A activity is still on track to surpass 2021's total deal volume. This is still the best time ever to sell a software company. When will the wi...
Episode 35: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Pro Tips for Developing Your "Story"
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Executive Summary is the most important document you will write in your M&A journey. You have 15 seconds to convey your company's story and value ...
Episode 34: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: 10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The M&A market for private companies is robust, but buyers are more diligent than ever, looking closer at a target's model. Next Thursday, Corum's sen...
Episode 33: Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Don't Let the Headlines Mislead You
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Should You Be Worried?
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Getting Your Team On Board
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are seeing record level deal activity here at Corum. The volatility in the markets is not affecting the M&A opportunity for privately held tech com...
Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: The Secret to Increase Your Value
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did we increase the value of our clients' offers by 40%? Join us for a discussion with Bruce Milne to learn about a unique part of the Corum proce...
Corum’s IPM Process: Unique in the Tech M&A World
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Designed to prepare you for due diligence and develop your story, Corum’s IPM process consists of five parts: data gathering & interviews, mapping t...
Sellers Panel 2022: Guests from GoDaddy and LeaseEagle
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special guests Eugene Ware of GoDaddy (formerly CEO of Vidnami) and Lee Trevena of LeaseEagle join us for Corum’s Tech M&A Monthly webcast. How did ...
Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Sellers Panel
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether just considering the M&A process or actively preparing your company for sale, you want to understand the process from the perspective of those...
Tech M&A Monthly Podcast: Private Equity Panel
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bolt-ons, platforms, tuck-ins, roll-ups, plus other M&A strategies ensure that financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash t...
2022 Global Tech M&A Report
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the largest tech M&A webcast of the year. Corum Group and leading industry advisors will look back at 2021 and ahead to the coming year, provid...
Tech M&A Monthly: 12 Tips on How to Survive Due Diligence
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Due diligence is a buyer's detailed investigation into your company before they acquire it. Inadequate due diligence preparation and conduct can destr...
Tech M&A Monthly: 12 Steps to Increase Value
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking at taking advantage of the strong M&A market, what can you do to ensure that you take the most valuable company possible to market?...
Tech M&A Monthly: What's Killing Deals Now?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of ways to kill a deal. Without the proper finesse and skill, the process often ends in failure—sometimes leaving you the worse for ...
Tech M&A Monthly: Understanding Today's Buyers
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How has COVID changed the M&A process for tech acquirers? Has the M&A process changed permanently? What advice do buyers have for tech CEOs considerin...
Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Sellers Who've Gone Through the Bidding War
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the fourth installment of our Software Bidding Wars Series—Sellers Who've Sold During the Bidding Wars. In this panel discussion, our gu...
Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Software Bidding Wars #3
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our July episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast, we cover: highlights from our deals, upcoming events, a presentation on Search Funds, and our Tech ...
Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: 12 Tips to Negotiate a Maximum Deal
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our June episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast--12 Tips to Negotiate a Maximum Deal--We cover: highlights from our deals, upcoming events, and how ...
Tech M&A Monthly Webcast: Software Bidding Wars
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our May episode of the Corum Tech M&A webcast--Software Bidding Wars: Are you leaving half of your value on the table?--We cover: the rapid increas...
SPAC Panel Discussion (Extended) with Michael Bor of Carlotz and Matthew Ehrlichman of Porch
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Bor, co-founder and CEO of Carlotz and Matthew Ehrlichman, CEO, Chairman and founder of Porch discuss their successful experiences with Specia...
Tech M&A Monthly: SPACs and You!? + Q1 M&A Report
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our February Webcast, we hear a special message from Bruce Milne, Corum's CEO, on the SPACs phenomenon. And, in the Tech M&A Report, we take a look...
Tech M&A Monthly: Sellers Panel
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our March Webcast, we take a look at our Research Report to see how the markets are doing across sectors. Plus, our annual Sellers panel with the...
WFS Women in Tech: Sellers Panel – Sue Abu-Hakima, Constance Anderson, Kim Finger, Teresa Chase
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tech M&A leaders discuss their unique experiences and difficulties as well as how mentorships helped them overcome their challenges to get to a succes...
Tech M&A Monthly: Dark Clouds on the Horizon + Private Equity Panel
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our February Webcast, we hear a special message from Bruce Milne, Corum's CEO, on the dark clouds on the horizon in the market. And, in the Tech M&...
2021 Corum Annual Report: Complete Global Market Report + 2021 Top 10 Disruptive Tech Trends
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our 2021 Annual Report, we're sharing how the markets are doing for all six tech M&A sectors and 29 subsector as well as forecasting the Top 10 Dis...
Tech M&A Monthly: 5 Reasons Why Deals Fail Today
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We interviewed tech investors, buyers, and sellers at a recent event. On this Tech M&A Monthly, we share the top five reasons deals are failing right ...
Tech M&A Monthly: Q3 M&A Market Report and The Top 5 Benefits of Going to Market that You Don't Know About
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Tech M&A Monthly webcast we have our Q3 global tech M&A market report including key deals, trends, and valuation metrics across all six techno...
Tech M&A Monthly: How to Exit in a Virtual World
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s Corum Tech M&A Monthly webcast, we’re focusing in on the “Merger Experience” – what the steps are in a properly run go to ...
Tech M&A Monthly: Tech Deal Structures Post COVID
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group CEO, Bruce Milne goes over how tech deal structures have changed since the pandemic, and how to get an optimal outcome balancing cash, ear...
Tech M&A Monthly: Mid-Year Report, Merger Myths and Misperceptions Killing Deals
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the some of the top merger myths and misperceptions killing deal before they even start? Corum CEO, Bruce Milne present the most concerning C...
The New Virtual Standard of Tech M&A, Getting Your Team on Board
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this re-cut from a recent Tech M&A Monthly, we talk about how several of those who've listened to our previously alarms benefited by going through ...
Tech M&A Monthly: 4 Sellers, 4 Buyers, 4 Offers and They Haven't Even Met Yet!
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We sounded the alarms and many listened. Four clients already have offers. In this webcast we discuss how they got there—all virtually. And, if yo...
Tech M&A Monthly: Valuing Your Company in the Age of COVID-19
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group Executive Director of Client Services, Joel Espelien goes over what tech valuations consist of and why they matter during the pandemic to ...
Tech M&A Monthly: The Pandemic and Tech M&A
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum's Research Team highlights what's happening in the tech M&A market in the midst of the pandemic. The report covers all six major sectors: Hor...
Right Advice from Right Advisers
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group Executive Vice President, Daniel Bernstein shares why getting the right advice from the right advisers is critical in an economic downturn...
How Have Tech Buyers Changed?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group Executive Vice President of Research & Technology, Elon Gasper talks about the shifts that's happened in the tech M&A buyers space. To see...
Are Tech Buyers Still Buying?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategies, Timothy Goddard gets the buyers' take on investments during the current crisis. To se...
7 Steps to a Virtual Merger
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group Chairman, Jon Scott explains why and how to go through the M&A process virtually. To see this in its full webcast form, visit corumgroup...
6 Recession Questions for Tech Companies
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corum Group CEO, Bruce Milne goes over how the recession today differs from previous economic downturns and what questions all tech companies should b...