Kison Patel created Dealroom.net, the solution for corporate transactions as a tool, without investors. Over the years, he has additionally launched MA Science, an educational brand for the Mergers & Acquisitions (company acquisitions) space, and has shaken up the scene.
What you'll learn:
What problems are really worth solving with a product or software
Pricing of software solutions (Dealroom sometimes charges more than 100.000€ per year from customers)
The challenges of team building and organizational structure
How not to forget to develop yourself in between all the problems of building a company
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(00:01:04) What brought you to the M&A field and why are you still in it?
(00:04:41) Why do you tend to work with smaller deals and what is the challenge behind large deals?
(00:08:49) What are the most important learnings from founding and existing DealRoom and why did you build a content brand on top with M&A Science?
(00:19:24) What is the right balance between innovation and products based on customer feedback?
(00:21:33) How do you find the right relevant problems for your target audience and prioritize like you do the existing problems?
(00:28:23) You are 50 employees today - what challenges did you face on the way to becoming a team and a structured organization?
(00:36:40) How have you personally evolved as the company has grown and what challenges have been most difficult?
(00:43:19) How do you structure your projects and how far along does one need to be before you can start something new?
(00:49:17) How do you go about pricing your products?
(00:52:56) What is your ultimate tip for founders?
Kison Patel:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisonpatel/
M&A Science: https://www.mascience.com/
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