TechExits Podcast

The TechExits podcast is for Tech CEOs, founders and investors in software and IT. We discuss best practices around Tech M&A; major trends and shifts driving the market; and the trials, tribulations, and victories of those who have successfully exited their tech companies.Guest speakers include CEOs who've sold, Tech M&A experts and advisors, strategic buyers and investors, and tech luminaries. TechExits is produced by World Financial Symposiums (WFS), an international organization dedicated to educating technology leaders on the current tech and financial landscape, helping them build successful strategies for growth and eventual exit. The WFS is sponsored by Corum Group, the Global Leader in Tech M&A, with ex CEOs and founders as advisors, leading the most successful tech M&A process in history. Corum has sold more software and related technology companies than anyone in the world.

TechExits Podcast is a business podcast hosted by (WFS) World Financial Symposiums, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

(WFS) World Financial Symposiums hosts TechExits Podcast, a business show with 80 episodes published.

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  LATAM Investors Panel: What Global Investors Want from Founders | TechExits Podcast

  Aug 7, 202659 min

  What does it take to attract global investors in Latin America's rapidly evolving tech ecosystem? In this special TechExits Podcast episode, we bring you the Investors Panel from Growth & Exit Strategies: LATAM Tech , originally broadcast on March 18, 2026 . Five leading venture capital investors discuss what they're looking for in founders, where they're deploying capital across Latin America, and how entrepreneurs can build companies that are attractive to both investors and future acquirers. The discussion covers fundraising strategy, AI, capital efficiency, venture capital versus M&A, and the common mistakes founders make when preparing for growth. Panelists • Alejandro Diez Barroso, Managing Partner | DILA Capital • Jorge González Gasque, Managing Partner | G2 Momentum Capital • Rodolfo Elias Dieck, Managing Partner | Proeza Ventures • Felipe Camposano, Managing Partner | Taram Capital • Rodrigo Baer, Co-Founder & Managing Partner | 14B Venture Capital Moderator Michael Stinson, Senior Vice President | Corum Group Key Takeaways • Why global investors continue to see opportunity across Latin America • What separates fundable founders from the rest • Common fundraising mistakes that dilute long-term value • When venture capital makes sense and when M&A may be the better path

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  Beyond the Deal: How Buyers Evaluate Companies | Buyers Corner with Michael Magliochetti

  Jul 1, 202643 min

  Michael Magliochetti | Operating Partner | Riverside Partners What separates companies that command premium valuations from those that struggle to close a deal? In this Buyers Corner episode, Michael Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners, shares insights from decades of leading healthcare companies, completing acquisitions, and helping businesses grow through strategic investment. Drawing on experience from both sides of the table, Mike explains what buyers evaluate beyond financial performance, why culture and leadership matter during diligence, and how founders can position their companies years before an exit. He also discusses the realities of integration, common mistakes sellers make during a transaction, and why experienced advisors often make the difference between a good outcome and a great one. 📖 Interested in learning more from Mike? His leadership book, Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants, explores lessons from his career in leadership, business, and life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Toes-Elephants-Experience/dp/1964421136 Key takeways : How buyers evaluate companies beyond the financials Why culture and leadership influence acquisition success What founders should do years before an exit The role experienced advisors play during an M&A process 00:00 – Introduction & Mike's background 03:40 – What Riverside looks for in acquisition opportunities 11:20 – Evaluating management teams and founder readiness 21:10 – Running a successful M&A process and standing out as a buyer 35:24 – The advisors founders need and post-close integration 39:52 – Mike's advice for founders preparing for an exit

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  Why Customer Growth Beats Investor Hype – Investor's Corner with Brian Mac Mahon, Expert Dojo

  Jun 5, 202626 min

  Brian Mac Mahon | Expert Dojo | Founder & Managing Partner What does it really take to attract investment in today's market? In this Investor's Corner episode, Brian Mac Mahon, Founder & Managing Partner of Expert Dojo, shares his unfiltered perspective on venture capital, startup growth, and why founders spend too much time chasing investors instead of customers. Brian discusses the realities of today's fundraising environment, how he evaluates founders across a portfolio of more than 300 companies, and why execution matters more than hype—even in the AI era. He also shares his views on venture-backed exits, secondary transactions, market liquidity, and the traits that separate exceptional founders from everyone else. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Why today's venture market is more challenging than founders realize • How investors evaluate growth and execution • Why customer traction matters more than hype or AI buzzwords • What founders should focus on to build a venture-scale business Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Expert Dojo 00:45 – Investment strategy and emerging markets 02:14 – The reality of today's venture capital market 07:58 – Building companies investors want to back 11:26 – Exits, secondaries, and liquidity trends 15:24 – What founders get wrong about investors 20:53 – AI, growth, and venture-scale businesses 23:43 – Final advice for founders

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  How Buyers Think Beyond the Acquisition – Buyer's Corner with Don Penland, Knox Capital

  May 7, 202631 min

  Don Penland | Operating Partner | Knox Capital What actually happens after a deal closes—and what do buyers wish founders had done before? In this Buyer's Corner episode, Don Penland, Operating Partner at Knox Capital, shares a hands-on view of how private equity evaluates, acquires , and then improves software businesses. Don breaks down what makes a company attractive from an operator's lens, where founders create risk without realizing it, and what typically gets fixed immediately post-acquisition—from financial visibility to go-to-market execution. If you're building with an exit in mind—or want to understand how buyers think beyond the pitch—this episode gives you a clear, practical view of what happens on the other side of the deal. Key takeways : • What private equity buyers prioritize beyond growth • Where founders create risk before a deal • What gets fixed in the first 90 days post-acquisition • How to position your company for a stronger exit 00:00 – Introduction & Knox Capital's acquisition strategy 01:32 – AI trends and consolidation in the MSP market 05:51 – What makes acquisitions succeed or fail 11:16 – Building trust during the M&A process 15:45 – Common founder mistakes and deal breakers 24:33 – Post-acquisition integration challenges 27:08 – Final advice for founders planning an exit

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  Building Value Before the Exit: Seller's Corner with Mark Nardone, Blue Cow Software

  Apr 9, 202611 min

  Mark Nardone | Blue Cow Software| Former President In this Seller's Corner episode, Mark Nardone, President of Blue Cow Software, shares the story behind building — and ultimately selling — a niche SaaS company serving the fuel and energy industry. Mark reflects on an early acquisition attempt that nearly closed and then fell apart , what that experience taught him about valuation, buyer intent, and timing, and how focusing on recurring revenue fundamentally changed how buyers viewed the business. He also discusses why choosing the right buyer mattered more than maximizing price, how experienced advisors helped manage friction during negotiations, and what life looks like after the transaction — including why reduced stress became the most meaningful outcome. Key Takeaways: Recurring revenue significantly improves buyer perception and valuation Selling without experienced M&A guidance creates real risk Buyer fit can matter more than headline price The greatest post‑exit benefit is reduced stress and clarity 00:00 – Introduction and Mark Nardone's background 01:05 – Building Blue Cow Software and long‑term vision 06:12 – Preparing for the exit and navigating the sale process 10:23 – Lessons learned and post‑exit reflections

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