{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The AI Shockwave! - GXS Buyers Panel","description":"In this special edition of Tech Exits we will attempt to answer the questions: What are tech buyers looking for in today\u2019s market? Are buyers only looking for companies that have already integrated sophisticated AI in their business models? And how can you build relationships to capture maximum value? This panel originally took place during the WFS Flagship Conference, Growth & Exit Strategies: The AI Shockwave! on July 18th, 2024. The panel lineup includes: Krista Young, Managing Director, Corporate Development, Accenture Ksenia Desautels, Senior Manager, Corporate Development, Akamai Technologies Satish A. Raman, Chief Strategy Officer, Fractal Udo Waibel, Managing Director, Technology and Product Development, The Riverside Company  Moderating this panel is Rob Griggs, President of the Corum Group.   00:00 \u2013 Introductions and buyer perspectives on AI 07:30 \u2013 Is now the right time to acquire AI companies? 20:00 \u2013 Separating real AI value from hype 34:30 \u2013 Preparing AI companies for M&A readiness 44:00 \u2013 Valuation expectations and common seller misconceptions 56:30 \u2013 Due diligence, deal risk, and why transactions fail 1:06:45 \u2013 Post\u2011acquisition integration and closing insights ","author_name":"TechExits Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/techexits.libsyn.com\/website","html":"