The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked

AI is transforming software businesses at an unprecedented pace, but technology alone isn't the story.

In this episode of The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked, host Lynne Salmon is joined by Omegro CEO Troy O'Connor and AI transformation specialist Akshay Kalle to explore what it really means to be an AI-first, people-led organization.

Together, they discuss how AI is reshaping product development, accelerating innovation, improving operational efficiency, and helping software businesses unlock more value from their data. But just as importantly, they address the fear, uncertainty, and resistance that often accompany technological change.

Rather than viewing AI as a cost-cutting exercise, Omegro sees it as a growth enabler, helping teams spend less time on repetitive work and more time solving meaningful customer problems.

From AI accelerators and workforce upskilling to customer-led innovation and portfolio-wide knowledge sharing, Troy and Akshay share practical examples of how AI is being embedded across Omegro's businesses while keeping people at the center of the transformation.

• What "AI-first, people-led" means in practice
• Why AI is a mindset shift, not just a technology deployment
• How AI is accelerating product development and innovation
• The role of customer-centricity in successful AI adoption
• Addressing employee fears around automation and job displacement
• How Omegro's decentralized model accelerates AI transformation
• Why founders should evaluate a buyer's AI strategy before selling
• Real examples of AI creating growth, efficiency, and customer value
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Key takeaway:

"AI won't replace you. But AI will replace people that don't use AI." — Troy O'Connor

Guests: Troy O'Connor, CEO, Omegro | Akshay Kalle, AI Expert & Transformation Specialist

Financial & People Readiness Before Market: What to Clean Up Before You Sell

Most deals don't get harder because of valuation. They get harder because of what buyers discover during diligence.

In this episode of The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked, host Lynne Salmon is joined by Omegro CFO Katie Mansell and Chief People Officer Catherine Walker to discuss what founders, CEOs, and business owners should do before going to market.

From financial reporting and recurring revenue metrics to leadership continuity, succession planning, and key person dependency, Katie and Catherine share what buyers look for during diligence, where sellers most often fall short, and how preparation can protect both value and momentum throughout a transaction.

Whether you're considering an exit in the next year or simply building a stronger business, this conversation offers practical guidance on reducing risk, demonstrating organizational strength, and creating confidence for potential buyers.

Key topics include:

• Why readiness should start 12-24 months before a sale
• The financial metrics buyers scrutinize most closely
• How leadership continuity impacts valuation and risk
• Common diligence red flags on both the finance and people sides
• Why transparency often matters more than perfection
• The role of culture, succession planning, and organizational resilience in a successful transaction

Readiness isn't about being perfect. It's about helping buyers understand the story of your business and giving them confidence in its future.

In Episode 2 of The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked, host Lynne Salmon (CMO, Omegro) sits down with Andy Nelson (Portfolio Manager, Omegro) and Kealan Curran (Group Leader, Omegro) to explore one of the biggest questions leaders face before a transaction closes: What happens to me after the acquisition?

Drawing from their own experiences growing from individual contributors to senior leadership roles within Omegro, Andy and Kealan discuss the fears many founders and CEOs have about losing control, autonomy, or influence after selling. They share why the right long-term acquirer can create new opportunities for growth, leadership development, and career progression that simply aren't available in a standalone business.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, or M&A advisor, this episode offers practical insights into evaluating an acquirer's approach to people, leadership development, and long-term value creation, helping you understand not just whether you'll stay, but whether you'll grow.

Topics covered

• Why founders and CEOs fear losing autonomy after an acquisition
• How leadership opportunities can expand after selling a business
• The role of trust and culture in successful transitions
• Leadership development programs and career growth within Omegro
• Why a growth mindset matters more than a job title
• Questions every founder should ask about people and leadership before signing a deal

In the debut episode of The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked, host Lynne Salmon (CMO, Omegro) sits down with Troy O'Connor (CEO, Omegro) and Rob Hallett (Group Leader, Omegro), to explore what actually happens after an acquisition.

Discover why choosing the right owner can have a greater impact than the deal itself. Together, they discuss leadership, culture, long-term growth, and the lessons learned from acquisitions that worked well, and those that didn't.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, or M&A advisor, this episode offers practical insights into evaluating buyers, planning for the next chapter, and creating the conditions for sustainable growth after the transaction closes.

Topics covered

• What founders often misunderstand about life after acquisition
• Why buyer fit matters more than the highest offer
• Lessons from successful and unsuccessful acquisitions
• Leadership growth after a transaction
• Building for long-term value, not short-term outcomes
• Questions every seller should ask before signing a deal

Welcome to The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked.

Enterprise Asset Management sits at the heart of some of the world's most critical industries, but the stories behind the software, operators, and leaders driving it forward are rarely told.

Hosted by Omegro, EAM Unlocked brings you conversations with founders, CEOs, industry experts, and operators who are shaping the future of Enterprise Asset Management. From building great software businesses to navigating acquisitions, leadership challenges, growth strategies, and customer success, we explore what it takes to create lasting impact in the EAM ecosystem.

Whether you're an industry leader, software operator, investor, or simply passionate about the future of enterprise software, you'll gain practical insights, real-world lessons, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from the people who know it best.

Subscribe and join us as we unlock the stories, strategies, and opportunities shaping the future of EAM.

The Omegro Effect: EAM Unlocked. The people, companies, and ideas powering Enterprise Asset Management.

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