The Subjectivity of SaaS M&A, with Thomas Smale
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When looking to exit through\\xa0acquisition, what makes one SaaS company stand out from the others? The answer is...nothing definitively. It\'s all subjective, according\\xa0to Thomas Smale, CEO and Founder of FE International, an M&A advisory\\xa0firm.
In this episode, Thomas and Lindsey discuss the\\xa0benefits and drawbacks of a strong founder brand, common mistakes he sees companies make when positioning for an exit (like cutting the wrong expenses), and the "analysis paralysis" that prevents buyers from making an offer.
- Connect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassmale/
- Learn more about FE International: https://feinternational.com/
- Connect with Lindsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseygroepper/
- Learn more about BLASTmedia: https://www.blastmedia.com/