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The Tech M&A Podcast

The Tech M&A Podcast pulls from the best of the Tech M&A Monthly webcast, hosted by Corum Group, the global leader in technology mergers and acquisitions. The podcast features special reports on sectors, buyers, trends and M&A processes, as well as panel discussions and interviews featuring both recent sellers and major tech buyers like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and others.

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Episode 116: Preparing Your Tech Company for...

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/10/02

What does it really take to sell a technology company? In this founder panel, entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated acquisitions share firsthand lessons on M&A strategy, choosing the right buyer, preparing for due diligence, timing an exit, and navigating life after the deal. The conversation covers the unique challenges of selling AI and technology companies, running a structured M&A process, evaluating strategic fit, preparing company records and KPIs, managing negotiations, and building

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15:40

Episode 115: Inside the Deal with Vincent Harris

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2026/09/13

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Vincent Harris, CEO and co-founder of RealEstateAPI, a property data infrastructure company whose APIs give software developers clean, structured data on more than 157 million US properties. Vince and his co-founder had been in business together for roughly a decade before this venture, through companies that grew and then plateaued or ran into regulatory limits. RealEstateAPI was the one they believed was sellable and they took it to market

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08:31

Episode 114: Inside the Deal with Chuck Stahl

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2026/08/25

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Chuck Stahl, former CEO and principal owner of D4M International, a global SAP and digital manufacturing consultancy serving the automotive and industrial sectors across North America, Latin America, and Europe. After acquiring the business with a clear plan to build it over three to five years and then sell, Chuck saw that plan through to a successful exit through Corum — including a deliberate pause and return to market along the way. Chuck

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05:35

Episode 113: 6 Risks of Using AI to Sell Your...

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/08/14

AI can be a powerful tool in business, but it is not a substitute for expert guidance when selling a software or IT company. This video explains six key risks of relying too heavily on AI in tech M&A, including outdated valuation data, generic buyer outreach, incomplete buyer intelligence, and weak strategic positioning. Selling a technology company requires current market insight, buyer relationships, compelling storytelling, confidentiality, and professional deal strategy. Learn why AI should be

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12:44

Episode 112: Tech M&A Market Research Report

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/08/14

July Tech M&A Report: Taking a look at the deal activity, emerging trends, and valuations across 29 subsectors in July of 2026.

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05:47

Episode 111: Tech M&A's New Golden Era: Why Mega...

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/08/14

The tech M&A market may be entering a new golden era, driven by mega deals, AI disruption, massive tech balance sheets, and record levels of private equity capital. As technology moves faster and competition intensifies, the world's largest buyers are increasingly using acquisitions to buy growth, innovation, market position, and strategic advantage. For tech CEOs, founders, and shareholders, this creates a powerful market opportunity. With more active buyers, more acquisition currency, and a wave

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06:21

Episode 110: Inside the Deal with Steve Wargalla

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2026/07/24

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Steve Wargalla, Managing Director of QSTRAT, a supply chain software company that provides quoting and sourcing solutions for manufacturing and distribution businesses. After acquiring QSTRAT in 2016 with a clear five-year exit strategy, Steve spent nearly eight years growing the company before successfully selling it through Corum. Steve reflects on how attending one of Corum's educational seminars first introduced him to the firm, why

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04:01

Episode 109: 2026 - Why Deals Fail Now

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/07/10

In this special report, we examine the most common mistakes that derail transactions—from poor preparation and unrealistic expectations to the costly mistake of engaging only a single buyer.

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22:49

Episode 108: Tech M&A Mid-Year Market Research Report

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2026/07/10

Mid-Year Tech M&A Report: Taking a look at the deal activity, emerging trends, and valuations across 29 subsectors in the first half of 2026.

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07:09

Episode 107: Succession Crisis 2026: Strategies for...

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/07/10

A global succession crisis is emerging as millions of business owners approach retirement without a clear succession plan. According to recent studies, a significant percentage of family businesses and SMEs across North America, Europe, and Asia face leadership and ownership transitions within the next decade, yet many remain unprepared. In this episode of CEO's Desk, Corum Group CEO Bruce Milne explores the growing succession challenge facing technology founders and CEOs. He discusses the risks

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12:04

Episode 106: Inside the Deal with Luis Landgrave

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2026/06/20

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we chat with Luis Landgrave, co-founder of Algebraix, an edtech and fintech company serving private schools across Latin America, with a primary focus on Mexico. Over nearly two decades, Luis helped build Algebraix into a school management platform with an integrated fintech arm that processes tuition and payments on behalf of schools — momentum that ultimately led to a successful sale through Corum after years of inbound interest from investors and

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04:13

Episode 105: Why Tech M&A Is Stronger Than the...

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Tariffs, rate concerns, geopolitical uncertainty — the headlines make it easy to wonder whether now is the right time to sell your software company. Corum Group CEO [Name] breaks down the actual data behind tech M&A valuations over the last decade, and the picture is more compelling than most CEOs realize. With the Dow at 50,000, stable multiples across all six tech sectors, and over $6 trillion in capital available for tech acquisitions, the fundamentals have never been stronger. If you're asking

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13:46

Episode 104: Inside the Deal with Heriberto Garcia

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2026/05/21

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we chat with Heriberto Garcia, founder and former CEO of Vialterna Comunicaciones, a leading modern telecommunications firm serving all of Mexico. Over 15 years, Heriberto built Vialterna into a powerhouse of connectivity before navigating a successful exit to a search fund — a buyer type he initially never expected to consider. Heriberto shares how a Corum seminar he attended three decades ago planted the seed for his eventual exit, and how that knowledge

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11:28

Episode 103: Tech M&A Secrets, 10 Strategies to Boost...

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2026/05/14

Tech M&A Secrets: 10 Strategies to Boost Company Value Before Sale In today's changing tech M&A environment, buyers are more selective than ever—taking a closer look at your business model, revenue quality, and growth potential. In this video, Corum Group outlines 10 proven strategies to increase (or protect) the value of your software or IT company before an exit. Whether you're planning to sell soon or years from now, these insights will help you position your company for maximum valuation.

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06:51

Episode 101: The 7 Benefits of an M&A Process

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2026/05/14

Corum Group internal email Selling your software or IT company is likely the most important financial decision of your life—and getting the right outcome requires more than just finding a buyer. In this video, Corum Group—global leaders in tech M&A with over 40 years of experience—break down their proven 8-step global partner search process and the 7 key benefits that help founders maximize valuation, improve positioning, and create competitive buyer demand. Learn how Corum's proprietary First

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12:17

Episode 102: Tech M&A Market Research Report

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2026/05/14

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09:09

Episode 100: Inside the Deal with Seth Freedman

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/04/27

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we chat with Seth Freedman, founder of Intelligent Observation, to explore the realities of building, scaling, and ultimately exiting a venture-backed software business. Over a six-year period, Seth grew the company from startup to acquisition, navigating the pressures of institutional capital and the strategic decisions that come with sustained growth. Seth shares how a timely outreach from Corum initiated his M&A journey and walks through the board-level

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15:42

Episode 99: Q1 2026 Tech M&A Market Research Report

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2026/04/24

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08:32

Episode 98: 12 Steps to Survive Due Diligence

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2026/04/24

Due diligence has become tougher, deeper, and more demanding than ever before—especially in today's fast‑paced tech M&A and private equity environment. Buyers now apply higher standards, deploy specialized diligence teams, and scrutinize every aspect of your business. In this special report, we walk through 12 critical steps every CEO must take to survive due diligence—and protect deal value. From preparing your data room and managing disclosures to controlling working capital and hiring the right

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06:05

Episode 97: Sell For Free Fallout

The Tech M&A Podcast ·

2026/04/24

What really happens when you try to sell a software company for free? In this CEO's Desk episode, Corum Group addresses the unexpected fallout from launching First Look—a new tech M&A program designed to help owners sell for free by giving software and IT companies early exposure to qualified buyers. While First Look attracted the right audience of smaller sellers, the promise of a free exit also triggered a surge of long‑waiting founders—many with established companies—who had delayed action

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