[Best of the Podcast] Why M&A Is Today’s Clear Exit Strategy

In an era when few companies go IPO and there are even fewer unicorns, M&A is more popular than ever, says Mihir Jobalia, a veteran of KPMG’s Silicon Valley operation.In fact, among VC-backed companies in the last 10 to 15 years, he estimates that more than 90% exit through M&A. And business in the last few years has been especially good.We dive deep into what makes the current environment so appealing to M&A, who the big players are, and best practices for companies hoping to exit with this strategy.Check out the interview to find out…The top 3 factors for the current strong M&A marketTwo things founders can do now to attract potential buyersWhy the Rule of 40 is so important to PE firms – and how to achieve itThe financial investors want to see before they commit to a dealAnd more