What do large companies look for in an acquisition? #startups #acquisition

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

May 14, 2026

Duration

0m

Channel

Dalton + Michael

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🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dalton

  host

• Michael

  host

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Dalton and Michael, What do large companies look for in an acquisition? #startups #acquisition explores large-company acquisitions most often prioritize talent over big payouts The speakers argue the most common acquisitions by large companies are primarily “talent acquisitions.”

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