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CEO and founder, Thomas Smale, joined hosts Matt Miller and Paul Sweeney on the Bloomberg Markets Show. In this episode, Thomas discusses the evolving landscape of M&A activity in the tech sector, what private equity firms are looking for, and the impact of AI on the mid-market.
In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Thomas, CEO of FE International shares his tips for building the right reputation, such as the importance of analyzing every transaction, how to build the right workplace culture, and why it’s important to do the right thing.
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FE International CEO Thomas Smale sat down with Omeed Tabiei and Joe Prencipe on the most recent episode of SaaS Buyer’s Club. He sheds light on personal investment strategies and foresees an active M&A marketplace influenced by probable rate cuts in 2024. Transitioning to the transformative impact of AI, the episode casts a spotlight on its expansiveness across business models, predicting AI as a dominant trend over others like cryptocurrencies. It’s highlighted that AI’s integration could enhance operational efficiencies, thereby potentially increasing business valuations.
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In this episode of RELAYTO, Thomas shared his insights on the changing landscape of M&A deals. He explained that while strategic acquisitions are still important, the opportunistic aspect of M&A is becoming more challenging. Interestingly, he mentioned that buyers are becoming more disciplined but also more creative. For instance, private equity funds that previously wouldn’t consider deals below a certain valuation are now open to smaller deals. This means that there is a lot of demand for relatively small businesses with valuations below $100 million.
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Thomas Smale, CEO of F.E. International, joined How2Exit podcast to share his journey in the mergers and acquisitions space and how he started his company to fill the gap in the market for selling technology businesses. He discusses the changing landscape of the industry, the importance of consistency in business, and the factors that go into valuing a company. Thomas also highlights the international nature of his business and the challenges and opportunities that come with it.
Listen to episodeCEO and founder, Thomas Smale, joined hosts Matt Miller and Paul Sweeney on the Bloomberg Markets Show. In this episode, Thomas discusses the evolving landscape of M&A activity in the tech sector, what private equity firms are looking for, and the impact of AI on the mid-market.
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FE International CEO, Thomas Smale, recently spoke on the Tekpon SaaS Roundtable, where he joined a panel of industry experts to discuss fundraising strategies in the ever-changing SaaS world.
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