Welcome to the first minisode of MentorEd: a sharp, real-world mentorship series for founders, entrepreneurs, and emerging startup leaders. Co-hosted by Ed Roberto and Adel Hameed, this series delivers fast doses of clarity for when you're building a company and doubting everything at once.In this episode, Ed, an experienced founder, investor, and executive, mentors Adel through one of the most complex and high-stakes topics in startup growth: how to know if your company is ready for M&A.Together, they explore:- Why strategic clarity, not just capital, is essential before acquiring- How companies like Amazon entered MENA through acquisition, and why others like Yahoo failed- What founders need to get right when it comes to culture, integration, and leadership trust- The critical difference between strategy and execution in a high-risk M&A environmentIf you’re navigating scale, considering acquisition, or managing the fog between growth and chaos, this minisode brings mentorship that’s short, sharp, and grounded in experience.Got a question for Ed to tackle next? Drop it in the comments or visit sausleadership.com.Subscribe and stay tuned, MentorEd is just getting started.Brought to you by A8 Strategy.