How Quickbase Does Buyer-Led M&A with Mathew Person

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Buyer-Led vs. Seller-Led M&A

Explore how Mathew Person, SVP of Corporate Development at Quickbase, structures a buyer-led M&A strategy that prioritizes culture, diligence, and stakeholder alignment. Learn how to avoid common deal pitfalls and build trust for long-term value.

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Mathew Person, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quikbase

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kison Patel interviews Mathew Person, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quickbase. Matthew brings a unique blend of operational, banking, and corporate development experience, making him a strategic leader in buyer-led M&A. Together, they dive deep into how to structure acquisitions proactively, align internal stakeholders, avoid over-rationalization, and ensure integration success.

Things You Will Learn:

How to design and align around a box of preference (quant + qual criteria)
Tactics for proactively sourcing and assessing cultural fit
How to structure your corp dev team for scale and deal velocity

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Mathew Person

Mathew Person is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quickbase. He brings a well-rounded background in operations, investment banking, and strategy to his role, where he leads acquisitions that align with Quickbase's long-term goals. With experience owning P&Ls, leading integrations, and shaping strategy at a programmatic level, Mathew is a strong advocate for buyer-led M&A that emphasizes diligence, culture, and stakeholder alignment.

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