08
May
Thu
in-person
Using M&A as an Early Stage Strategy
Learn how an early stage startup can use strategic M&A as a springboard to success. Xiao has successfully implemented an M&A strategy as early as Series A, and shares his learning about what types of deals are attractive and why. Also, how to convince other founders to sell you their baby, and how to properly integrate the acquired company.
Speaker
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Xiao Wang
- Xiao Wang is the co-founder/CEO of Boundless Immigration, the leading online provider of legal immigration services to families and employers in the U.S. A first-generation immigrant, Xiao was inspired by his own journey to launch Boundless in 2017, helping over 100,000 applicants successfully. Prior to Boundless, Xiao held product roles at Amazon Go and the NYC Department of Education along with M&A experience at Providence Equity and McKinsey. He holds a BA/MS from Stanford University, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School. Xiao lives in Seattle with his wife, dog, and delightfully destructive 3 and 4 year old sons.
Program
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Using M&A as an Early Stage Strategy, Xiao Wang
Learn how an early stage startup can use strategic M&A as a springboard to success. Xiao has successfully implemented an M&A strategy as early as Series A, and shares his learning about what types of deals are attractive and why. Also, how to convince other founders to sell you their baby, and how to properly integrate the acquired company.
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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.
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current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.
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TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.
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CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.
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