Culture clash—the incompatibility of organizational cultures—can lead to significant hidden costs that undermine M&A success.

M&A transactions require navigating a myriad of regulatory hurdles that can pose significant challenges, leading to deal delays or failures.

Earn-outs in acquihires seem like a smart move, but in reality, they can spark a mess of financial friction that unravels the deal.

Misaligned visions in acquihires are a quiet disaster because the gap between expectations can sink the whole deal.

M&A is not just about financials; it’s about integrating people. How can you achieve that in an M&A transaction?

Retention can be a hidden problem in acquihires. Lose the core team, and the acquihire’s ROI plummets.

It seems that while most companies will assure you that “you are #1”, very few actually make the investments to make this happen.

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.