Selling Your Business? Watch This First. | Scott Craig (Latham & Watkins) & Stephen Day (Navidar)

Описание: In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Scott Craig and Stephen Day — experts in M&A law and investment banking. Scott is a Partner at Latham & Watkins, where he serves as a tech and M&A attorney helping emerging companies grow and exit. Stephen is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Navidar, an investment banking firm where he acts as a trusted advisor for M&A and capital raises.

Building a business is hard, but selling one can be even harder if you aren't prepared. Hari Vasudevan sits down with his own trusted advisors to discuss the critical "growing pains" entrepreneurs face when they don't engage in professional help early on. From accounting discrepancies to misclassified contractors, these small oversight errors can lead to multi-million-dollar headaches during a deal.

The conversation dives deep into the value of "responsiveness" and integrity in professional relationships. As Stephen Day puts it, "Every day when you take that elevator down to the first floor, make sure you take your integrity with you." Whether you are bootstrapping or raising capital, this episode provides a roadmap for protecting your interests and ensuring you don't leave money on the table.

What you'll learn
Why engaging a law firm and banker early prevents costly issues
How poor finance and accounting processes can jeopardize company valuation by millions of dollars.
The direct correlation between strong customer contracts and a higher purchase price.
How to choose the right legal counsel for different stages of your company's growth.
Why responsiveness is the most underrated trait in a world-class advisor.

About the Guests
Scott Craig is a partner at Latham and Watkins, one of the world's highest-grossing law firms. He specializes in helping emerging companies navigate growth, capital raises, and tech M&A. Stephen Day is the co-founder and managing director of Navidar, an investment banking firm and trusted advisor for M&A and capital raises. Together, they bring decades of experience in shepherding entrepreneurs through life-changing transactions. They are known for their collaborative approach, prioritizing client protection over quick fees, and maintaining deep, long-term friendships with the founders they serve.

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