Ep. 55 - A mini master class on M&A to grow your SaaS with Ari Kahn, President and CEO of Bridgeline Digital | SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS Success

This podcast episode focuses on a company's successful acquisition of a $1.2 billion market cap company for $10 million during bankruptcy, demonstrating the art of breaking it into pieces and rebuilding the company. The strategies for the company's success include embracing M&A as a strategic approach, acquiring companies with limited funding due to cash flow, and nurturing long-term customer relationships.

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Ep. 55 - A mini master class on M&A to grow your SaaS with Ari Kahn, President and CEO of Bridgeline Digital

SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS Success

Bridgeline Digital CEO Ari Khan on M&A as a Growth Strategy for SaaS Companies

Navigating Bankruptcy Court: A Tale of Acquiring a $1.2 Billion Company for $10 Million

Navigating the Cash Flow Trough in SaaS Industry through Strategic M&A

The Importance of Cultivating Long-Term Customer Relationships in SaaS

BridgeLine's Approach to Customer Success: Microservices, Incremental Product Development, and Tailored Solutions

Understanding Acquisition Processes and Valuations in the SaaS World

Navigating the Complexities of Software Company Valuations

Navigating the Challenges of Marketing Investments and Their Impact on Enterprise Value

Mastering SaaS Metrics: The Key to Sustainable Growth

Ep. 55 - A mini master class on M&A to grow your SaaS with Ari Kahn, President and CEO of Bridgeline Digital

SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS Success

00:01Bridgeline Digital CEO Ari Khan on M&A as a Growth Strategy for SaaS Companies

Bridgeline Digital CEO Ari Khan on M&A as a Growth Strategy for SaaS Companies

03:25Navigating Bankruptcy Court: A Tale of Acquiring a $1.2 Billion Company for $10 Million

Navigating Bankruptcy Court: A Tale of Acquiring a $1.2 Billion Company for $10 Million

06:11Navigating the Cash Flow Trough in SaaS Industry through Strategic M&A

Navigating the Cash Flow Trough in SaaS Industry through Strategic M&A

10:44The Importance of Cultivating Long-Term Customer Relationships in SaaS

The Importance of Cultivating Long-Term Customer Relationships in SaaS

13:10BridgeLine's Approach to Customer Success: Microservices, Incremental Product Development, and Tailored Solutions

BridgeLine's Approach to Customer Success: Microservices, Incremental Product Development, and Tailored Solutions

17:24Understanding Acquisition Processes and Valuations in the SaaS World

Understanding Acquisition Processes and Valuations in the SaaS World

20:28Navigating the Complexities of Software Company Valuations

Navigating the Complexities of Software Company Valuations

22:53Navigating the Challenges of Marketing Investments and Their Impact on Enterprise Value

Navigating the Challenges of Marketing Investments and Their Impact on Enterprise Value

27:02Mastering SaaS Metrics: The Key to Sustainable Growth

Mastering SaaS Metrics: The Key to Sustainable Growth