12. The 2 “Must Haves” to Sell Your Startup to a Big Corp

Jim Porter has a 50-year tech executive management career. His focus is people. In particular, great performers who are also great leaders who are capable of building great companies.

In this episode, we drill down into what corporate execs look for in their acquisition strategy focused on small to mid-sized companies.

You’ll learn the two “must haves” your company must have to be interesting to a corporate buyer. If you’re missing either one, they’ll walk.

Jim acquired my company back in 1981. He identified back then as an up-and-coming leader. I always wondered how he knew. In our conversation, he shares his secrets.

Lots of wisdom embedded in some terrific stories of the tech industry.

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