Everyday M&A

How EdTech Companies Should Think About Raising Venture Capital VS. Getting Acquired, The Biggest Challenges of Growing an EdTech Company, How to Plan an Exit for an EdTech Company

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On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Gary Hensley, a school teacher turned entrepreneur who started an EdTech company that he sold to Pearson - a $5B education technology & publishing company. Gary shares with us:

  • How a pitch competition planted the seed for his acquisition
  • How EdTech companies should think about raising venture capital vs. getting acquired
  • The biggest challenges of growing an EdTech company
  • How to plan an exit for an EdTech company
  • How Board members and investors can help during an M&A process
  • What Gary would have done differently during the M&A process


    • Everyday M and A is hosted by the business law firm of Thorsen Legal. If you need a skilled business attorney, contact us for a free consultation.

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