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HackerNoon Reporter: Please tell us briefly about your background. I am one of the Co-Founders of Epix Industries. I have a Master’s Degree in International Relations and 10 years of experience in Business Development and Sales in different corners of the IT industry. Over the last four years, I’ve been in the blockchain industry. I started as Senior Business Development Manager in the biggest media - Cointelegraph - where I could develop my blockchain industry networking and meet my, now, Co-Founders at Epix. We are united by a passion for art, collectibles, and belief in the value of blockchain technology for solving the problems of the art and collectibles industry. What's your startup called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do? built along its 3 years of existence a technology suite to properly address the register of property, user-friendliness, and security for NFT applications to be as accessible as any top performing eCommerce platform in the market. Epix Industries Epix Industries team is building games, marketplaces, individual custom collections, and a myriad of applications for the showbiz, pop culture, and entertainment industries in a gamified and engaging long-lasting strategy. What is the origin story? Our CEO Fred is an art collector for more than 20 years. So it all started with his not always pleasant experience of collecting art, and exclusive collectibles - figurines, cards, etc. While collecting those assets, from time to time he faced counterfeits, authentication bottlenecks, and a lack of reliable information. Generally, counterfeits and scams are a huge problem to the physical collectibles world with losses accruing in multiple billions, and this brought Fred to the idea of solving those issues with the help of blockchain that he was already exploring. Our white paper, first community members, and initial steps of the project building are dated October 2018. Beginning of 2020 we have launched the first product. Our history took another turn when . we closed our pre-seed round with a $10m valuation What do you love about your team, and why are you the ones to solve this problem? Oh, where do I even start! From the management perspective, I am surrounded by two geniuses, my co-founders: our above-mentioned CEO and visionary Fred, and our CTO Mario, who I dare to say is the most advanced software engineer with the will and capacity to solve the problems that others call unsolvable. These two set no limits, create ideas, and most importantly implement them in life. Other team members fill the picture with various experiences, out-of-box crazy vision, and some mad skills. We have team members in 10 countries, all hardworking and with a huge passion for what we do. Besides team us being one of the pioneers of the NFT industry definitely makes us capable to solve the problems of the world of collectibles as we had time to learn, see the mistakes and flaws of the ‘real-world’ art'/collectibles industry, and now we implement this knowledge for the solution that fits mainstream brands, IPs, and professional artists: no hassle, no blockchain complications, simple and beautiful e-commerce experience for their fan-base. If you weren’t building your startup, what would you be doing? I’d be getting myself busy with sales and business development while being sad that I am not building this startup. At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics? We measure user engagement as we are preparing to launch Foundation NFT packs sale on the 4th of August. Enemy Metal is our first IP, it’s a long-term game project. The first stage is exclusive NFT cards that players will be able to trade, and later down the line, upgrade to create new NFTs. The final stage of the project is a space-themed arcade game where the NFTs upgraded earlier will be used for resources, etc. Enemy Metal We have announced the preregistration, and the Enemy Metal Discord channel grew x10, and the people keep joining. The community is super active, constantly asking and answering questions, sharing their anticipation of the launch, and bringing more and more people onboard. This was definitely great and completely organic growth for us. What’s most exciting about your traction to date? Mentioned pre-registration is definitely mind-blowing, , ready to buy once the sale is open. For us, as Enemy Metal is our own IP, this means a lot. in just a few days we gained 3,000 collectors in line What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why? Blockchain technology is the most exciting, and NFTs in particular. However, the same technology worries me the most too. While the opportunities that it brings are amazing, and many issues can be resolved with the help of blockchain, the number of scams in the industry is certainly unsettling. What drew you to get published on HackerNoon? What do you like most about our platform? I think this is certainly The Platform when it comes to innovation, technology, and the ‘what’s next’ questions. What advice would you give to the 21-year-old version of yourself? Don’t waste your time, focus more, let’s become successful earlier. What is something surprising you've learned this year that your contemporaries would benefit from knowing? I’ve learned so much about investment processes, and fundraising challenges this year. I also realized that not every investor is necessarily the right one for your startup. Might sound obvious but I think so many people in their first startup might miss it and just keep running for numbers, instead of just focusing on the right angels, and VCs. Also to my fellow BD and Sales people - the investor pitch does look like our normal pitch but sooo different at the same time. Research thoroughly. Epix was nominated as one of the best startups in Lewes for Startups of the Year 2021 hosted by HackerNoon.

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Let's learn about via these 69 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Digital Art /Learn Repo 1. Is MangaDex Getting Shut Down After Being Targeted by The DMCA Subpoena? Sites offering manga comics, like MangaDex, allow users to access Manga without paying. This, of course, interferes with the business plans of Manga creators. 2. Actor Jordi Molla Plans Genesis NFT Drop with Krew Studios and Raini Krew Studios and Raini to launch Jordi Molla's inaugural NFT drop with a star-studded collaboration to accompany their highly anticipated new NFT release. 3. Is Value of NFT Fake or Real? An Economic Interpretation Does NFT actually represent something with genuine value? 4. Can NFTs Truly Impact The Art Market? (Part I) 5. Urpflanze JavaScript Library for Generative Art and Creative Coding Urpflanze is a javascript library to approach creative coding and generatve art 6. What Will Improv Comedy Look Like in the Metaverse? Two technologists work to bring Improv Comedy into the metaverse for the first time, raising the question of what the future of this artform will be. 7. This 2-Year-Old Artist Has Her Own NFTs Two-year-old Xenia Rose has already started working towards her dream of being a professional artist, with the launch of her first collection of NFTs. 8. Why NFTs Are The Future Of Online Art Trading? The art world is a highly lucrative industry, with a reputation for being both exclusive and enigmatic. 9. Metablaze to Introduce NFT based Perpetual Royalties on Ethereum Metablaze is introducing perpetual royalties to the Binance Smart Chain. 10. Exploring the Intersection Between Art & Technology In this piece, we’ll be discussing the various technological
revolutions that have directly impacted the world of art. 11. Nameless NFTs No More: The NCT Story NFTs shouldn't be nameless. Projects can use the original ERC20 utility token created for naming with ease. Explore why NCT is the ideal value added solution. 12. Blanket Statements Do Not Help Define NFTs Most people (bloggers and journalists included) don’t have the time or the dedication to dive deep into it or really think deeply about blockchain. 13. “I Don’t See NFT As a Bubble”, Sebastian Clej on NFT Art And Blockchain Technology Sebastian Clej on NFT Art And Blockchain Technology 14. Trials and Tribulations for AI Artist to Be Human Disappoints Human Girl AI artist, Al Gahaku, will “paint” more in a second than an artist's lifetime but the depth of human to human experience is lost until AI becomes human. 15. How To Create A Custom Digital Cartoon Character Drawing What can you do with your digitized art? 16. Colexion a Celebrity NFT Platform Raises $5 Million from Polygon, Titan Ventures and Maven Capital Colexion NFT Platform Raises $5 Million in Funding to expand operations in Asia. 17. Famous 3D Artist Gal Yosef Announces Meta Eagle Club Collection Backed by Fine Art Eden Gallery Famous 3D Artist Gal Yoseh Launches 3D NFT Collection as the NFT’s Become Mainstream. 18. NFTs Challenge The Art Industry's Dominance By The Wealthy Elites NFT's disrupt the legacy art world by giving power directly to artists and buyers. 19. Purr-fect New NFT Collection Who Keeps Waving Good Luck Back to its Collector Meow! The Lucky Maneki NFT is prowling around the blockchain spreading good luck and fortune to all who collect them! 20. NFT Boom 2.0: Is There Any Proof? The abbreviation NFT is becoming one of the most discussed topics in the world. Read about the impact this is having on the world. 21. How to Become an NFT Artist: a Step-by-step Breakdown of an NFT Plan Looking to become an NFT artist? Here is how you can become an NFT artist and fulfil your dreams to live a good life! 22. "NFTs Are The Perfect Bridge Between In-Game Items & Real-World Value" - Nick Rose of Ethernity In this article, Nick Rose discusses the future of NFTs and the collectables industry in the context of blockchain-based innovations. 23. How to Create Digital Generative Art With Python We create Generative Art with Python. No paintbrush required! In this tutorial, we're going to be using four pieces of code - painter, utils, numpy, and more. 24. Rediscovering the EverDragons, the First Cross-Chain NFTs With a group of friends and crypto archeologists, digging into the early history of Ethereum NFTs we discovered the EverDragons, minted in June 2018... 25. Software Development still seems a craft, but beautiful coding makes it an art. Although a lot of subjects in the field of software development reached a common understanding, one continues to be a matter of controversy: software development, is it craft or science? 26. Epix Industries' CBDO, says "in just a few days we gained 3,000 [NFT] collectors" Interview with Epix Industries. Epix Industries is building solutions, tools, and multiverses for the future of the professional NFT industry 27. Stickers NFTs Sold on Secondary Markets for as High as 50,000 USDT Stickers platform has become a very popular NFT platform when it comes to digital art. Stickers NFTs Sold on Secondary Markets for as High as 50,000 USDT. 28. Future of NFTs - why art is just the beginning Why NFT is a real revolution not only in the field of art but also in our digital identity. 29. Non-Fungible Tokens Are The Future How NFTs are the changing the game for owning a piece for true art. 30. Bitcoin NFTs are Getting Easier Every Day: Introducing Ordinals Bitcoin NFTs - technically called "Ordinals" are now available. This article will explain where to find them, how to buy them, and how to make them. 31. Right Click Save While it's true that you can just right-click-save an image rather than buy the NFT, this overlooks a couple of important things: provenance and the market. 32. What it Means to be a Creative Coder Programmers rarely agree on whether or not coding is a creative profession. My interest in coding always stemmed from what I could create with the code. Seeing an interesting visual result from my efforts is usually the most satisfying part. Most programmers are less concerned with how their app looks and more concerned with the functionality. Usually, as long as the app works the way it is supposed to, most programmers are satisfied. 33. Assessing the Impact of AI on Fine Art: Threat or Opportunity Last October was something of a watershed moment for contemporary generative art with the first sale by auction of a portrait generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for $432,500, titled “Portrait of Edmond Belamy”. The event garnered a huge level of public interest, and received widespread media coverage across several major outlets, including the NY Times, the Washington Post and the Miami Herald, and from leading online Art news platforms Artsy and Artnet, among others. Aside from the final sale price greatly exceeding the original estimated sale price of $10,000, one of the most interesting aspects of this episode was how it was characterized by the media at large. 34. ‘My Nightmares Inspire My Art,’ Says NFT Artist kertburger I interviewed kertburger, a 2D and 3D digital artist on finding one's creative expression and how he got started with NFTs as a digital artist. 35. Some NFT Projects Have Weathered the Storm but the Majority Failed There have been poor outputs from much-hyped projects. Thankfully their day in the sun is over, making space for projects with tangible and intrinsic value. 36. Meet Tobias, the Creator of DALL·E's Game Tobias W. Kaiser, the creator of DALL·E's Game, speaks to HackerNoon about Web3, technology, and DAO. 37. Exploring NFT Galleries with Benjamin Agostini In this NFC interview, we spoke with Benjamin Agostini, Co-Founder of TheSafeBox.io. We discussed NFT art and galleries, and the future of NFTs and marketing. 38. Ayesha Mubarak Ali: A Pakistani Digital Artist Setting New Horizons with Her Unique Work Today’s rapidly evolving technological advancements and inventions have given a new meaning to the field of arts. 39. ATTENTION NFT Artists: Now is The Time to Buckle Down and Build The markets are down and crypto has been falling — so it’s the perfect time for artists to get to work on their next creation. 40. Soulbound Tokens — the Ultimate Proof of Belonging Proof of belonging is a commonly used concept in the crypto space and it more or less refers to a method of ascertaining that an individual is a legitimate..... 41. The Importance of Digital Assets and their Valuation Well, this article provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of digital assets and how to value them. 42. Non-Fungible Tokens Simplified: What Does NFT Really Mean? A simplified breakdown of non-fungible tokens (NFT), using easy-to-understand analogies and non-technical terms. 43. Building a Whole New World for the Fine Art Community ArtMeta is a metaverse designed to serve as a meeting place for artists and connoisseurs of fine art from all around the world. 44. Devised for Design: Top FIGMA Plugins Figma has been top of its game since its launch in 2016. Here's a list of our team's 12 most used plugins. 45. Putting the Art in Artificial Intelligence There are plenty of detractors who dislike the idea of AI-generated art, decrying it for its immediacy or availability to the masses. Others, see such tools as 46. Top 3 Most Expensive Meme NFTs Ever Sold The heroes of memes have recently returned from the past. And not for nothing, as you can see, the forgotten stars have already made thousands of dollars. 47. Blockchain + ART = Crypto-Art: An Analysis In 2019, the art market value was estimated to have crossed USD 64.1 billion, with close to USD 20 billion used on ancillary and external support services for the art market. 48. I Bought This Image For $1,500 (and I sold it for +50% in two weeks) Using NFTs NFTs are the newest hype. Millions of dollars in transactions and to tell you the truth, I love how they disrupted the art gallery space. 49. Whither NFTs? An Overview of The Progress of Non-Fungible Tokens in 2021 A stream of celebrities have released NFTs on marketplaces such as OpenSea, Rarible, and NBA Top Shot; capitalising on the boom of the incipient NFT market. 50. Non-fungible Sentiment: Exploring the Value of NFTs NFTs designed and run by real world crypto women are setting the bar high for digital art and the diverse use cases for identity-driven PFPs. 51. From Warhol to NFTs: The Evolution of Digital Art Digital art conjures up an image of something seemingly unrelated and totally extraneous to art: cryptocurrencies. 52. This Neural Network Paints Depressing Russian Cityscapes Russian doomer neural network creates paintings and music videos. Tutorial. Stylegan2 was trained on thousands of images of soviet architecture. 53. Conversation with an NFT Artist An interview with Pierre Bourque, NFT artist and founded of Blockchain Radio. 54. Blurring The Lines of Realism: Vancouver's First Outdoor Augmented Reality Art Gallery VMF connected artists with technical minds who transferred the artists' graphics into Spark AR. They curated Vancouver's first open-air AR Art Gallery. 55. Making a Music Visualization with P5JS I had the immense pleasure of attending several creative coding workshops on April 4th. They were streamed live on the SpacyCloud Twitch channel. There were additional sessions involving Hydra, Raspberry Pi, Haskell, and more. However for this post I want to focus on the first session which was a P5JS tutorial. In this post I hope to translate the P5JS tutorial into a written format, for posterity and to share what I learned. I'm going to review what was taught in the live session. Hopefully SpacyCloud will have another live stream in the future so I can catch up on what I missed. Here is the landing page for the event schedule. 56. Top 10 Potential Use Cases of NFT For Business NFTs could also be used as a form of currency. For example, businesses could issue NFTs that could be used to purchase goods and services from other businesses. 57. Predicting An Image Being Doodled, in Real Time - How We Built It. (Mind you, this is not a tutorial, I will be posting one soon though!) 58. Senshi: 5,555 Unique NFTs Inspired by 3D Art Senshi is the newest NFT project that is set to disrupt the industry. This project has 5,555 unique 3D NFTs and collectibles. Senshi is the latest project that 59. The eCommerce Turn of The Art Market: Trust, Transparency, And Trustworthiness Now that the online art marketplaces are finally going mainstream, how can the experience be matched to other online marketplaces? Data might be the key. 60. Generative Art: The Past, Present and Future Generative Art: The Past, Present and Future is a guide that explores the world of generative art, covering its history, techniques, tools, and future. 61. How Technology Enables Visual Artists to Create and Monetize Digital Art What are hottest NFT trends and what to expect in the field of digital art? 62. How NFTs and Museums are Creating A Digital Art Revolution NFTs (and their derivatives) are the future of art, and museums are the perfect place to start. Explore the latest trends in NFTs and how they're changing 63. Moving Beyond OpenSea A look into some of the issues with OpenSea, and some of the disruptors out there providing solutions 64. How To Protect Online Art Platforms From Cyber Attacks The potential cybersecurity threats that can thwart the long-awaited momentum of the online art market and how to avoid these risks. 65. What the Heck is a Numiz? As of 2021, there are three topics you don't discuss over polite conversation; politics, religion, and NFTs. But CryptoNumiz is here to change all that. 66. Facilitating Creativity with Expressive Programming Programming for art is easier than ever before with the help of high-level programming languages and programming libraries. Learn about some of the exciting Jav 67. Want to Buy NFTs!? Here Are 7 Reasons You Should! Why do I have to invest and buy some NFTs? Let's explore some objective reasons to get an NFT! 68. What You Don't Know About Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) With the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, the rise of a new generation of crypto-lovers has also fueled the growth of a new beast: non-fungible tokens. 69. How to Succeed in the NFT Art World as an Artist This article talks about NFT based digital art and how artists can succeed in the world of crypto art by selling their artwork to users. 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Welcome to Hacker Noon Interview Series! See all other Interviews . Good-Company here HackerNoon Reporter: Please tell us briefly about your  background. I am Sajin Rajan, a tech enthusiast and an avid traveler who loves to explore the world for the opportunities it offers. When I opted for a Master’s in Business Administration, I had clear thoughts about my future but little did I know that the traveler in me would give me the opportunity to complete myself as an entrepreneur. Wrapping up my studies, gave wings to the traveler in me. It was during one such travel that the idea of Epixel got into me. What's your company called? And in a sentence or two, what does it do? We’re . Epixel MLM Software We are committed to developing software solutions for direct selling and related industries. After we got into the industry, our commitment has only multiplied. We often go out of our realm to help direct selling entrepreneurs realize their dreams practically and swiftly. I said ‘out of our realm’ because rather than concentrating our efforts on building direct selling solutions, we always take the extra mile to reach out to the problems faced by the community in dealing with the competitions and perpetrators. We realize this by connecting with industry experts leveraging their experience with ours to design practical solutions with the help of technology and content education. What is the origin story? The idea of Epixel—how it got into me is quite an interesting story. During one of my dream trips, I happened to pass by a trade fair. With a dormant entrepreneur inside me, I decided to enter the fair. I heard a smart-looking young fellow talking on and on about the hardships he was facing in his career. How the lack of technological support had been affecting the industry and how hard it has thwarted their growth. The bulb flashed and Epixel started. While not being a techie hampered the idea a bit, two of my co-founders, Dhanesh and Noufal, gave wings to my dreams. They complete me at Epixel. What do you love about your team? We have a dedicated group of young minds who were with us right from the start—the builders of our success. They are very much keen on transforming Epixel into a global brand. Give them an idea and you will see them come up with out-of-the-box strategies to keep it working. I am sure, they will never stop innovating. If you weren’t working at your company, what would you be doing? Obviously, for the most part, I will be traveling. I do not enjoy sitting at a desk from 9 to 5. I love taking up a versatile set of responsibilities that would keep me active, engaged, challenged, and motivated, all at the same time. At the moment, how do you measure success? What are your core metrics? We have one exclusive metric that measures our success and everything we are doing. And that is customer satisfaction. We cannot go past that. We want to make sure they stay satisfied and comfortable while we help them build their business. Success follows with smiling customers is what we believe. What’s most exciting about your company traction to date? When we started we only had the confidence of living on our idea. But through the years we have worked up to earn the title of . We also won the Expert’s choice award. software with the best usability and support All these add fuel to our journey of realizing our commitments to the industry and its entrepreneurs. What technologies are you currently most excited about, and most worried about? And why? Moving into the future, artificial intelligence and machine learning—the most exciting and innovative technology concepts—are what we are working on. Blending them to create a unique value proposition for our customers is what we really look forward to. We are excited about training our team to make the best out of this technological landscape. What drew you to get published on HackerNoon? What do you like most about our platform? The beauty of your platform lies in the diversity of topics and experiences covered. I personally enjoy reading the experiences shared by others; stories of life are undoubtedly the best ones to read and learn from. Your platform serves as the best and one of its kind to compile the essence of life and technology—the intertwined relationship of the two— giving readers a fresh experience. What advice would you give to the 21-year-old version of yourself? Never stop your passion for anything else in your life. Be passionate about everything you do in your life. What is something surprising you've learned this year that your contemporaries would benefit from knowing? We all have been through this together and that has taught us and self-revealed so many interesting things about life and the world, in general. Never compromise on anything even when the world throws a hundred hardships at you. Be strong move strong.

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Introduction In the course of the contemporary news cycle, mergers and acquisitions can get lost in the fog. They either seem to be happening at breakneck speeds or barely chugging along behind a veil of obscure or poorly reported details As a result, we civilians tend to be left in the dust, along with some vague questions about what’s been happening lately in the world of business. Maybe we remember that there was a buyout, maybe we don’t. And we certainly don’t have a solid understanding of how all these deals have affected the playing field. Just take a look at the sheer number of entertainment industry mergers over the last couple of years. acquired 21st Century Fox, MGM bought Epix, and bought Time Warner. Disney AT&T These deals are going to have a long-lasting impact on the world of entertainment and how we’re able to access our favorite content. And yet it’s difficult to remember who purchased who and what the changes have been so far on a practical level. But that general sense of confusion is exactly why we brought in an expert to talk us through the basics of M&A while also sharing the details of how he got started in this highly specialized field. Saurabh Rajwade: The Man on the Inside Saurabh Rajwade works with the Investment Banking division of top wall street bank LLC, where he dedicates his time to potential M&A transactions within the area of technology. And while M&A is certainly where Rajwade has focused his talents, he has a varied past which includes some time spent in the field of engineering and IPOs. For those who may not know, the work of someone in Rajwade’s position is to research and analyze a potential deal long before it takes place. This means taking a long hard look at the nitty gritty details of each company involved. How well has this company performed over the past 5 years? The past 10? How well is it likely to perform in the future? From there, complex models are used to help predict different performance factors, as well as opportunities for synergies. The work is far too layered to describe in detail here, but as our discussion with Rajwade will show, all of these practices are crucial to making informed decisions about whether or not to move forward with a deal. Beginnings So how does someone get started in M&A? Is it something that calls out to you when still in college? For Rajwade, some exploring had to be done first. Variety proved to be valuable, serving as a kind of sampler platter for potential paths that his career could take. “During my internship, I had a chance to work on multiple products, namely , , and . I enjoyed M&A more as it required bankers to understand the business in more detail. The people I worked with were very talented and I believed that I would learn more and become a good advisor if I worked on M&A assignments in the early part of my career.” convertible debt IPO M&A After that, it wasn’t difficult to decide to pursue a career in M&A. It offered compelling day-to-day work with the promise of upward mobility and success. The next few years were spent gaining a deeper understanding of the many factors that need to be considered before business leaders can shake hands on a deal. Dealing with Fickle Markets Now we’re into the thick of it. We were curious how Rajwade and others in his position are able to compensate for the near-constant up and down activity of the markets. “As an advisor you present the trends in the trading multiples of the company versus market and determine the reasons why the company is trading at a different level from the market. Acquirers view is usually medium- to long-term, limiting the impact of short-term market fluctuations on a potential acquisition.” And so choosing to focus on the long-term trajectory of markets can help provide some insights that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. It’s a clever way to work around the unpredictability of the stock market and national and international economies. The Engineering Connection Since Rajwade spent a significant amount of time as an engineer, we were interested to find out how he’s been able to utilize that skill set in M&A, which at first glance seems like a very different profession entirely. And it is, but there are connections that can be made here, connections that help inform important decisions. “I think engineering provides you with a great problem-solving skill set and makes you comfortable working with technology. As an engineer you are used to performing analysis on a big data set and those skills can be directly applied to performing .” financial analysis But engineering skills provide much more than just the ability to sift through massive amounts of raw data to find trends and patterns. The work of an engineer also includes a significant human element, one that can in turn enhance the experience of working in M&A. “While studying engineering at a top school you develop a network of individuals who are working across companies in the technology industry. This network helps me to understand the recent trends in the industry and ultimately improve as an advisor.” On Working with Volvo But Rajwade’s diverse background doesn’t stop there. He also spent some time working with automotive industry giant Volvo. The work gave him a first-hand look at large-scale production and the inherent weaknesses of such enormous operations. “The big lesson was the importance of planning as even a small delay can disrupt the entire production line. The experience at Volvo helped me understand the manufacturing industry from a 360o degree perspective, which helped me in my next job as a strategy consultant.” Value Creation in Tech So let’s talk tech. After all, this is where Rajwade has concentrated his efforts. And it’s definitely an exciting time for tech. Tech headlines and mergers and acquisitions all sneak into national headlines on a regular basis. Startup founders can rise to the status of modern-day rock stars, as long as their company remains in the good graces of the general public. And we all know that major tech companies like and dedicate a significant amount of time and effort to buying out smaller tech companies that they can then integrate with their own operations. Facebook Google Rajwade has plenty to say on the subject, as well as how startups can make themselves more appealing to potential buyers. “For startups who need capital and have , they should consider partnerships with companies in the same sector. With M&A there is a high possibility of achieving outstanding valuation as big players can derive significant value from cost synergies while selling new proven products in known markets.” high investment costs Proving the value of their product may be difficult for many startups, but it’s also a sure-fire way to attract the attention of big tech names and potentially sell the business for a high price. Why it’s Fulfilling From the perspective of a bystander, M&A may seem like a fairly cold and technical area of expertise. And it does indeed involve large amount of analysis and number crunching. But for Rajwade, there are many elements of the work that can be incredibly satisfying. Above all others, he mentioned one aspect of the work that he enjoys the most. “A sell-side M&A transaction for many mid-market companies is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the founders and senior management. As an M&A advisor, you are working round the clock to get the best value for the business, while ensuring the terms agreed to match client expectations. The most fulfilling aspect of working within the area of M&A is to receive recognition from the client’s senior management for the work and the outcome.” This recognition makes all the hard work feel worth it. And it’s what has kept Rajwade motivated to continue his M&A work for years and years. The Skills Behind M & A Success Lastly, we decided to ask Rajwade about the skills that make for a successful career in M&A. He gave us a thorough answer that confirms you need several different key skills to really go far. “The qualities that are must to excel in investment banking are attitude, knowledge of finance and accounting, being a team player, and attention to detail. You are always working in a team and you definitely need to maintain a positive attitude while working 16 to 18 hours a day. Accounting knowledge helps you to understand financial statements and adjust the numbers to make them comparable to industry standards. However, I think attention to detail is the quality that is most important as the banking team is responsible for due diligence, and negligence can be very costly.” And of course, these skills are not only applicable to M&A. They can serve as great tips for just about any job that requires dedication and careful work. Closing We hope that our discussion with Saurabh Rajwade has helped you to gain a more detailed understanding of all the hard work that goes into M&A, long before a deal is signed. Try to keep some of these factors in mind the next time you hear about a merger or acquisition in the news. You may even be able to guess as to whether the deal will prove to be a success.

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