The Silicon Valley Podcast

Join us as we dive into the expertise of Adam Coffey—dynamic #CEO, best-selling author, and private equity veteran. With 21+ years of leadership, 58 #acquisitions, and billions in outcomes, Adam shares insights on: ?? Tips from his bestselling books ?? Evaluating private equity groups ?? Platform vs. add-on acquisitions ?? Balancing offers and risks Gain invaluable advice for navigating business growth and private equity deals. ??? ?? Listen now on any major podcast platform! Zaheer Ali Rabie Zahri Mark Wilser Hector Sainz Mantecon Phillip Oaks Jez Cartwright

Mastering the Business Sale: Strategies for a Successful Exit Are you thinking about selling your business, either now or in the future? Join us for a?comprehensive workshop?led by seasoned investment banker and podcast host,?Shawn Flynn, to gain essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complex business selling process. Participants will gain insights into the entire journey, from understanding buyer motivations to navigating investment banking strategies, data room preparation, marketing materials, and due diligence. In this seminar, you'll learn: The complete business selling process, from preparation to closing How to anticipate and address key buyer questions to facilitate smooth negotiations Expert strategies from investment bankers to maximize value and streamline your sale Best practices for preparing your data room for potential buyers How to develop compelling marketing materials that highlight your business's value How to navigate the due diligence phase with confidence Register here https://lnkd.in/g6PRr9ih Date: 11/20/2024 Fee: No Fee Edgar Ceron Kim Tung Tran Yvonne Schwab Amy McCawley Murray Newlands #sellbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #exitprocess

????Last night’s The Silicon Valley Podcast was a hit, thanks to David Hamilton Nichols’s insightful discussion on family offices and their involvement in the #startup ecosystem! Huge thanks to our amazing partners, sponsors, and live audience for making it such a blast! ?? Shawn Flynn, Ken Nim, OffChain Global, Jeanmarie Macari LaBonte, CIMA, CPWA, Jason Nyeh, Lamarka Consulting Services, Erika U., Varun Gupta, Sophie Choe Ph.D., Lucas Root, Ph.D., Martin Kirkwood, Alexander Tsyplikhin, PhD, Angelica Gutierrez, Niraj Saran, Aaron Cook, Dr. Kitty Y. M. Yeung, Saleh M Alothaim, Ashish Mahashabde, Noland Katter, Mala Ramakrishnan, Kevin Hsieh, Daphne Royse and more. Stay tuned! The episode will be released in the coming weeks. ?? Find us wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. https://lnkd.in/gf5hz4ms #familyoffice #fundraising #siliconvalley #podcast

???How VC Funding Impacts Your Dev Agency’s Clients??? Does your dev agency work with startups? Understanding how venture capital trends affect them can significantly shape your future opportunities. Join us for an insightful?Bluo Industry Talk?featuring?Shawn Flynn, where we'll discuss: ???The latest developments in VC investments affecting startups ???The ripple effects on dev agencies working with funded companies ???Strategies to navigate the changing landscape of startup funding ???Thursday, October 24th ???12 PM PT | 4 PM (ARG/URU/CHI) | 2 PM (COL) | 1 PM (CDMX) Equip your agency with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic environment. ???Register now?to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gjCbTuA9 #VCtrends #DevAgencies #StartupFunding #TechTalk #BluoIndustryTalks #AgencyGrowth

Want to build a winning team? Learn how play can boost your business! ?? Meet Kristi Herold, CEO of JAM and author of "It Pays to PLAY"! ?? Kristi's built a multi-million dollar business connecting people through the power of play. JAM has organized 4,000+ corporate events in 30+ countries, helping companies like yours create a thriving "workPLAYce" culture. Think play is just for kids? Think again! Kristi shares her secrets to: ? Improving productivity and retention ? Boosting morale and teamwork ? Creating a company culture people LOVE Learn more about Kristi's incredible journey and how to bring more play into your workplace: Tune in to the interview on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube! Watch now, https://lnkd.in/gTx9H5Ci Special shout out to our past guest Alisa Cohn! #workplaceculture #employeeengagement #leadership #teambuilding #play #funatwork Liesel Mendoza ??Kimberly Wiefling Edgar Ceron Glenn Perkins Matthew Cahill Alex Salinsky Christina Kumar, Mary Oyewunmi

Marsha Wulff shares her insights on building successful businesses in Africa! Discover challenges and opportunities in African funding, the impact of different perspectives, and promising trends in the continent's startup ecosystem. Watch now, https://lnkd.in/g_SkNdND #Africa #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship Solomon Belette, MBA, Katharine Earhart Paul Kallmes Jacob Deitz Michelle Yuan Mark Kleyner

Ready to scale your business from startup to exit? ?? Join us as we chat with serial entrepreneur and author Brian Will on his journey building successful companies. Gain valuable insights on delegation, strategic hiring, avoiding burnout, and preparing for a successful exit. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs! ---Find it on any major podcast platform--- Watch now, https://lnkd.in/gnaBD9jf #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #scaling #exits #leadership We want to thank Tina Watters Katharine Earhart Amy McCawley Murray Newlands Mitchell PosadaWesley Knipe for organizing the great Family Office event and everyone at Withum for the amazing golf tournament Christopher Chu, CPA John M. Littler Tim Hansen

Join us as we chat with Dario Fusato & Tony (Antonio) Derossi, the masterminds behind Savvly, a platform transforming personal pensions. Discover their inspiring journey, the hurdles they've overcome, and their vision for a more secure financial future. Tune in to learn about market-driven solutions, innovative risk-sharing algorithms, and the keys to #entrepreneurial success in the fintech space. #Savvly #retirementplanning #fintech #entrepreneurship #financialfreedom Roger King Philip King Brian?? Sparkes Naveen Khugputh Jay Chitnis

Dive deep into marketing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship with John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante from LENKER in this weeks ??? New Episode! We explore: ?? The role of AI in idea research & decision-making ?? Key factors for evaluating business opportunities ?? Strategies for staying ahead of industry trends Tune in now for valuable insights! #marketing #entrepreneurship #criticalthinking #podcast #LENKER Andreas Ramos Olga Buchonina Brian Bell Amman Ahmed Karl Pontau JP Van Steerteghem

?? Unleashing African Entrepreneurial Potential ?? Meet Mark Kleyner, a co-founder of Dream VC, an early-stage investor, and a driving force behind empowering founders and entrepreneurs across Africa and the diaspora. Mark's passion for improving lives through tech is evident in his extensive work with startups in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa. ?? ?? Key Highlights: -The African investment landscape and key trends -The role of diaspora investment in economic development -Unique opportunities in African markets -Impact of political stability and regulations on investment decisions -The importance of local knowledge and partnerships -Resources for staying informed about African investment opportunities Connect with Mark: Dream VC: https://www.dream-vc.com/ #AfricanEntrepreneurship #VentureCapital #DreamVC #EcosystemBuilder #StartupMentor #EmergingMarkets Lanie Denslow (she/her) Varun Gupta Jason Nyeh Paul Kallmes Moussa Dao Marsha Wulff Tony (Antonio) Derossi