Acquisitions can help companies drive growth, market share, reduce R&D time & costs, improve time to market and create economies of scale among a plethora of other reasons. However, despite all the advantages and benefits, acquisitions are not automatic pots of business gold; they can also have significant risks and often fail. In this podcast Gower Idrees, CEO of RareBrain, explains some of the more common reasons an acquisition can fail, so businesses considering growth through acquisition are better prepared for the potential pitfalls.