How does identity play into the tech side post-acquisition? Read to find out more.
Tech Diligence During Build vs. Buy Decisions
This article started a couple of weeks ago based on an article I saw in Venture Beat looking to re-evaluate the build vs. buy debate. If only I had finished it then and beat the rest of the market… The debate is not old, but the cost dynamics and speed have changed over the last year as generative AI continues …
M&A integration analysis for those outside the normal tech departments
When integrating the tech post acquisition, you need to first look at it from a process level. Only then should you start looking at the tech.
Evolving VC and Startup Ecosystem
The typical exits of the IPO or being bought by a public company are no longer in play. Where do you go from here?
How Our Client Rescued a Critical Integration and Avoided Millions in Penalties
A case study looking at one of our integration success stories.
What is Tech Diligence?
Tech Diligence is the concept of incorporating the tech ecosystem into your due diligence process. Why would you want to do that? Tech is, and will always be, a part of the integration process. Yet, there are two places where the tech side of the integration can make or break the merger, acquisition, divestiture activity: The first part goes against …
Tech Diligence Partial Acquisition Sample Readout
A sample readout based on this week’s tech diligence challenge.
Sample Crib Sheet #1
To provide a little more context on what I’ve been up to, I’ll be showing some samples of what these crib sheets look like and the story they tell. If you want to know more or provide feedback, then let me know. The Partial Acquisition The story for this involves the conglomerate Widgets Ltd. looking to buy the anvil subdivision …
Tech Diligence Crib Sheet
As a part of the Tech Diligence newsletter, I released a set of high-level questions that your team should ask that address two objectives: They are high-level specifically to find squishy answers and drill down on them. Ultimately, it is the combination that will give you, the final decision-maker, a clearer picture of what the level of effort will look …
Tech Diligence Checklist
Since starting the Tech Diligence list, I shared a couple of tools that I’ve used for helping my clients establish a baseline before they start looking at target companies and when they have a company in mind. Now I share the list with you in the hopes that it will help with your scoping efforts. If you find this helpful, …