Truth: The ranks of M&A professionals are filled with walk-on players who previously had ZERO experience running an M&A function. This is because #SaaS #CEO's have a preference for appointing smart, inquisitive, and trustworthy people into the role versus bringing on stranger. BUT, what does good look like? What are the winning traits and things a walk on needs to know and do to drive the right outcomes? In this episode of In/organic, Loran Gutt shares his ten years worth of learnings after taking on a walk on role himself. Our discussion covers the winning traits of an corporate development head, what are the important partnerships to build within the business, what is a good baseline framework, and some cautionary advice. This is required listening for CEO's considering appointing a walk-on player, or someone who took on the role recently. Listen, like and share! https://lnkd.in/eZkRicn9
E8: From Zero to One: M&A Function Basics with Loran Gutt
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Two of my favorite humans. On the same podcast. The universe is speaking.
Senior Vice President, Professional Services at DFIN | Gainsight Alum
9moLoran Gutt is one of the best M&A people out there - and an even better human being.