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Ron Kornfeld, CEO sat down with Deidre Diamond, Founder & CEO of CyberSN and Founder of Secure Diversity, to discuss the challenges with product growth and explore how XLIO's innovative model works.

XLIO Ventures’ “Made-to-Order” company build model removes operational and financial risk for clients — and when paired with Baker Tilly’s deep technical accounting expertise, it passes the toughest CFO and auditor scrutiny.

Or, Why You’re Yelling at Your Refrigerator. Acquihiring is based on the idea of finding a startup that fits your business. In practice, integrating a small company is fraught with challenges.

As M&A activity rebounds with AI and tech consolidation driving record valuations, corporate development teams face an unprecedented challenge: the very deals that promise the most strategic value are also the most likely to fail.

After analyzing 200+ acquisitions over five years, we've uncovered a disturbing pattern: 68% of acquired teams experience significant performance degradation within 18 months, regardless of deal size or strategic fit.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic tools for companies to expand, diversify, or gain competitive advantage. While financial analysis is crucial, the role of corporate culture is often underestimated.

M&A transactions require navigating a myriad of regulatory requirements, from antitrust laws to international compliance and government approvals.

Earn-outs in acquihires seem like a smart move—tie payouts to performance and keep everyone aligned. But in reality, they can spark a mess of financial friction that unravels the deal.