Acquiring Minds

The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech Business


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Felipe Corcuera bought an automation company that didn't offer AI. Since ChatGPT was released, he has had to adapt.

Topics in Felipe’s interview: 

  • Imperfect information in the lower middle market
  • Pivoting from investing to operating
  • Finding a partner with complementary strengths
  • How he defines success during search
  • AI threats to traditional SaaS businesses
  • Testing for seller motivation
  • Valuation based on revenue
  • Aggressively reinvesting in the business
  • Pros and cons of being an AI company
  • Economics of sharing deals for a finder’s fee

References and how to contact Felipe:

  • LinkedIn
  • Beecker
  • Relay Investments

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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