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Breaking Down M&A Scenes From Succession
Hiten Shah
July 26, 2024
Hey founders 👋
Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors during a high-stakes acquisition? Today, we're breaking down a key storyline from HBO's Succession to unpack real-world M&A insights.
While the show cranks up the drama, many elements ring true. I'll separate fact from fiction, offering an insider's take on what Succession gets right about M&As.
We'll examine intense boardroom scenes, rate their accuracy, and unpack valuable lessons for founders. Why? Because acquisition talks are inevitable for successful startups.
Let’s dive in!
The scenes from Succession
Celebration (Season 1, Episode 1)
Vaulter (Season 2, Episode 2)
Episode timestamps
(00:00) Coming up on today’s episode
(00:15) Show intro
(00:31) Founder's objection to the deal terms
(01:53) What acquirers don’t do
(02:40) Unrealistic founder dialogue
(03:35) Negotiations shouldn’t be personal
(04:36) Pitching the acquisition to stakeholders
(05:40) Unexpected challenges post-acquisition
(07:13) Gutting the company post-acquisition
(09:02) Breaking promises
(09:59) The importance of empathy in layoffs
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