In the software business, probably the second most popular topic (after VC funding) is mergers and acquisitions, or M&A. That’s likely because they both have to do with MONEY and folks tend to light up when dollar signs are involved. There are many types of tech M&A transactions, and specifically software and SaaS M&A transactions. […]
Business Diversification vs. Focus in Tech Companies
What are the biggest factors that drive a company toward either a relentless focus on its core business or a penchant for business diversification? In my experience, the background, personal experiences, and attitudes of the CEO or founders. It really depends upon what these folks are used to and comfortable with. A CEO who came […]
7 Biggest Issues Faced by Management Teams in Mature Software Companies
So your software management team has broken through that difficult startup phase, and the company has become profitable. Maybe have reached a dominant share of your market segment. Times are good, and that usually lasts for a while. You’ve become what’s known as a mid-sized or even a large software company. Throughout this article, we’ll […]
Platforms, Applications and the Software Market Lifecycle
a In the early days of a software market segment, people building new software applications often try to be all things to all people. The idea of a “software platform” is usually not a consideration. The segment is typically growing fast, and the idea is to meet as many market needs as possible. But as […]
