From building 10 companies to executing 15 strategic acquisitions, Mike Marr shares the secrets behind scaling through M&A. In this episode, he breaks down the five-stage acquisition process, the common pitfalls buyers face, and how culture can make or break a deal. Whether you’re a founder eyeing an exit or an entrepreneur looking to grow through acquisitions, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.

In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with Kris Nygren—an expert in business strategy, governance, and scaling companies to successful exits. From leading Optimal Usability through rapid growth to navigating its acquisition by PwC, Kris shares the hard-won lessons of scaling, selling, and transitioning leadership. We explore the role of trust in high-stakes deals, the nuances of governance, and what it really takes to align business growth with a strategic exit.

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor thinking about scaling or selling, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Will Palmer, a serial entrepreneur with a fascinating career that spans from door-to-door sales to leading successful tech ventures. Will shares his story of taking a business from inception to a public listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Tune in as we explore pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the strategies that made his journey to multimillion-dollar exits possible.