APi Group CEO Russ Becker sits at the helm of a publicly traded $6.5 billion company built through more than 90 acquisitions. In this episode of Built-In, Becker talks with FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead about how he focuses on the culture, values and fit of potential acquisitions from the beginning of the diligence process to ensure success. They also talk about the process of taking the company public through a merger with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) and the $3.1 billion acquisition of Chubb Fire and Security business in 2022. APi spends more than $6 million a year in leadership development, giving everyone on the team a common foundation and language. Leadership development is a fundamental part of APi and a competitive differentiator when attracting and retaining talent.