Mike FirmageinDataDrivenInvestor“Growth Mindset” and the Self-Funded EnterpriseA number of years ago, I joined ranks with the now millions of teachers, parents, students, and business professionals who have benefited…Jul 30, 2019Jul 30, 2019
Mike FirmageinDataDrivenInvestorCredibility and Premium Valuations III, SaaS Data & Analytics DefinitionsFigure 1: seller credibility in M&A transactions (data & analytics highlighted)Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
Mike FirmageinDataDrivenInvestorSharks & Mergers, Acquisitions IV: “Marine” Conditions & Tying it TogetherAs I mentioned in three other posts, in the technology ecosystem, it is good for (many) buyers to be active, just as an abundance of…Jun 19, 2019Jun 19, 2019
Mike FirmageSharks, Bora Bora, & Engaging M&A Markets III: “Jaws” vs. Mistaken IdentityAs I mentioned in two other posts, in the technology ecosystem, it is good for (many) buyers to be active, just as an abundance of sharks…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
Mike FirmageSharks, Bora Bora, & Engaging M&A Markets II: Types of “Sharks” (Buyers)As discussed in my last post, the process of taking a company to market for investment or M&A can be a lot like my experience swimming…Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Mike FirmageSharks, Bora Bora, & Engaging M&A Markets I: Markets “Speak”In my last post, I introduced some of the most important and foundational KPIs that can be used to support a company’s growth-readiness…Apr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
Mike FirmageEarn-Out Payments and Retention PaymentsIn my last transaction documents blog post — before posts on credibility and premium valuations as well as a post comparing free solo…Mar 18, 2019Mar 18, 2019
Mike FirmageCredibility and Premium Valuations II — SaaS Data & AnalyticsIn my last post, I compared the free solo climber and the tech bootstrapper in a piece that many of my past M&A clients have identified…Mar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019
Mike FirmageinDataDrivenInvestor“Free Solo” and the Tech Bootstrapper: 5 Clear ParallelsIn the summer of 2017, Alex Honnold accomplished the impossible by free soloing Yosemite’s daunting 3,200-foot El Capitan. In the climbing…Mar 7, 2019Mar 7, 2019
Mike FirmageCredibility and Premium Valuations I — Three Factor FrameworkIn my last post, I continued a section by section analysis of an asset purchase agreement (APA). Today, I am going to take a break to…Mar 3, 2019Mar 3, 2019