Adapting to Disruption: Pt 2, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business

“Adapting to Disruption: Part Two," we are joined once again by Sammi, from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. This mini-series within "eCommerce AI: The Revenue Revolution," sheds light on how academia is navigating the rapid advancements in AI and eCommerce. In this episode, we delve into Ari's journey from academia to the forefront of the tech industry. He sheds light on the intricacies of raising capital and navigating acquisitions, emphasizing the critical milestone of securing the first customer. Ari recounts the complex scenarios of acquiring bankrupt companies and the hurdles of exiting building leases.

The conversation then pivots to the significant role of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the technology sector, with a particular focus on the densely populated MarTech industry. He unpacks the challenges  ...