How to Create a Positive Sell Side M&A Experience

Swapnil Shinde, CEO at Zeni

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Selling your business is never easy. Aside from the emotional stress that it provides, it can also be detrimental to the business if it's sold to the wrong company. Oftentimes, during the process, it can also serve as a massive distraction to the operations, harming the business in the process.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we will discuss how to create a positive sell side M&A experience with Swapnil Shinde, CEO at Zeni.

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Things you will learn:

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Reasons for the first exit
Reacting vs Proactive Exits
Hardest part of selling a business
Role of sellers in Integration Planning
Do’s and Don'ts of Buying a company

Zeni is an innovative AI-powered bookkeeping platform designed specifically for startups. Combining advanced AI technology with a dedicated team of experts, Zeni offers daily updates to your books, real-time financial insights, and personalized support, all within a single platform. By streamlining finance operations, Zeni empowers startup founders to make informed decisions and manage their finances efficiently, ensuring scalability and growth.

Industry

Financial Services

Founded

2019

Website

http://www.zeni.ai

Swapnil Shinde

Swapnil Shinde is the CEO and Co-founder of Zeni, an AI-powered bookkeeping platform for startups. With extensive M&A experience, Swapnil has built and sold two successful startups prior to Zeni. His first startup, Dhingana, an Indian music streaming service, was acquired by Rdio. His second startup, Mezi, an AI-powered travel service, was acquired by American Express for $150 million. At Zeni, Swapnil leverages his expertise to offer comprehensive finance operations, including bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services, powered by AI and machine learning. He also advises and invests in early-stage AI startups through his fund, Twin Ventures.