M&A Science
Jul 19, 2018
19. Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies
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In this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inconsistencies, and post-close surprises.
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