In this episode of Points of View, we sit down with Mary Joyce, a serial entrepreneur turned M&A advisor at Corum Group, whose career spans decades of innovation across industries including automotive, medical, aerospace, and AI.

Mary shares how selling her own company without an advisor became a defining moment—one that fueled her transition into tech M&A. With 14 U.S. patents to her name and a deep background in SaaS and embedded systems, she brings a unique perspective to the dealmaking process.

Tune in as we explore what Mary learned from exiting as a founder, how she now guides others through the emotional and strategic complexities of M&A, and why timing, preparation, and the right advisor can make all the difference.

Whether you're a founder, buyer, or fellow dealmaker, this is a rare look into the mind of someone who's been on both sides of the table.

00:00 – Mary Joyce's journey as a founder and operator 05:30 – Her first exit: what went wrong without an advisor 11:45 – From founder to dealmaker: lessons from both sides 18:00 – Advice for founders and why to sell earlier than you think