Scaling for Success - Seller’s Corner with Dan Goerdt

Dec 4, 2024

How do you balance business operations with the complexities of an M&A process?

Join us as we speak to Dan Goerdt, who engaged the WFS platinum sponsor, the Corum Group, to sell his company, Flexagon. Flexagon is the creator of FlexDeploy, a comprehensive DevOps platform designed to accelerate software delivery, improve quality, and manage costs and risks.

In this episode, Dan shares his journey of scaling Flexagon from a bootstrapped startup to a company ready for acquisition. He discusses the challenges of managing an M&A process while maintaining business performance, his focus on finding the right fit for his company’s values and team, and the importance of education and preparation in navigating the M&A landscape.

00:00 – Flexagon’s story and what the company built
05:00 – Why Dan decided to pursue a transaction
10:00 – The M&A process: challenges, timing, and fit
18:30 – Balancing growth, diligence, and leadership during the deal
26:30 – Life after the transaction and advice for founders