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Podcast #38 – How to Position your Startup for a Merger/Acquisition featuring Nicolas McCoy

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March 23, 2014

Podcast #38 - How to Position your Startup for a Merger/Acquisition featuring Nicolas McCoy

In this episode, I interview Managing Director of Silverwood Partners, Nicolas A. McCoy. With more than 15 years executing corporate finance transactions and leading Silverwood’s valuation consulting practice, Nicolas has a wealth of knowledge particularily in the merger/acquisition field.

In this interview – he illustrates a strategic approach to positioning your startup or early stage company as an attractive acquisition play & certain tactical approaches to expediting the acquisition process.

Listen to this Entire Interview – How to Position Your Startup for a Merger/Acquisition Play

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Podcast #38 – How to Position your Startup for a Merger/Acquisition featuring Nicolas McCoy

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