Dealmaking without the B.S.
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Whether you’re a CEO, founder, corporate development leader, or senior executive, this podcast is for you.
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Dealmaking without the B.S.
Designed for the decision-makers navigating complex, high-stakes transactions, This is M&A is your front-row seat to the real world of mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic moves.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, corporate development leader, or senior executive, this podcast is for you.
Maximizing SaaS Value In The Age of AI with Bob Cronin | This Is M&A
This Is M&A Podcast
46 minutes
3 weeks ago
Maximizing SaaS Value In The Age of AI with Bob Cronin | This Is M&A
There is a seismic shift in M&A, and most founders are not ready for it. AI is not just transforming products, it is rewriting valuation models, exit timing and competitive strategy.
In this episode, Bob Cronin, Managing Director at Telegraph Hill Advisors, breaks down how AI is reshaping SaaS and software deals, why AI native companies are earning extreme multiples, and what CEOs need to do before the window closes.
Connect with Bob Cronin:Website: telegraphhilladvisors.comEmail: bob@telehilladvisors.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertncronin/
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00:00 Intro03:41 How AI Is Disrupting Traditional SaaS Valuations08:13 Why AI Companies Are Getting 25-150x ARR Multiples17:25 When Should Founders Exit In This Accelerating Market?31:00 Why Small AI-First Companies Are Outpacing Giants40:32 The 12-15 Month Warning: Adapt Or Sell Now
This Is M&A Podcast
Dealmaking without the B.S.
Designed for the decision-makers navigating complex, high-stakes transactions, This is M&A is your front-row seat to the real world of mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic moves.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, corporate development leader, or senior executive, this podcast is for you.