For Buyers: Case Study – From Bootstrapped to Venture-Backed

Serial entrepreneur Ryan Buckley returns to M&A Talk to discuss lessons learned as he moves from bootstrapping to seeking venture capital backing with his current company, Shovels. Ryan talks about his decision to pursue climate tech as his next project, how the idea of mining and analyzing building permit and inspection data can help people make better decisions about contractors they work with, what went into his decision to pursue VC money, and the importance of focusing on providing the most value. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: Business Valuation & Return on Investment (ROI) Tech & Software M&A Dynamics Top 5 M&A Value Drivers for Tech & Software Companies A Guide to Valuing Tech, Software & Online Businesses Additional Resources: Download a free pdf copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner's Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal | Acquired Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Business. Listen to Other Episodes: Case Study – Lessons Learned From Selling Multiple Tech Companies Improving the Value of Your Business with Technology Case Study – From Lawyer to Multi-Million Dollar Tech Entrepreneur