Most founders think deals die in negotiations, but they typically die in due diligence. After 17 years in private equity, Melissa has seen the patterns that separate successful M&A processes from failed ones. Financial trends, management fit, customer durability, and owner dependency are the real deal killers. Learn what buyers actually care about and how to build your business for a strong exit.
Founders often confuse strategy with mission, vision, and priorities. But real strategy is something more specific: the deliberate set of choices about how your company can create more value than it does today. Read on to discover what separates lasting competitive advantage from temporary wins.
We often joke that we’re “the blue cheese of private equity” here at Owner Resource Group—an acquired taste, not your typical mold. Over the past couple of years, we’ve watched AI move from interesting demos to high ROI solutions. So we did something about it: we hired our first dedicated AI Engineer. Here’s why now is the right time, and what it means for our portfolio companies.
Long before there’s a term sheet, a diligence checklist, or a closing date, there’s a conversation. Mandy Patterson pulls back the curtain on what sourcing actually looks like at ORG, from building the target list to staying through integration.
This is a fun topic these days… what’s going on? It seems like every place you look there should be […]
The market noise actually favors founders who move thoughtfully, and the right partner means your culture comes out stronger.