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"When we considered the sale of the company, we realized that it would be difficult to operate a growing business while looking for a buyer at the same time. By working with Corum, we had a partner who could concentrate on finding a buyer. In order to get the best price for your company, it is important for a seller to get exposure to as many buyers as possible. Corum gave us this exposure and without their help, we would still be looking for a buyer today."

Dexter Salnas
Constellation Integration Services

Ryan Blakely


 


Ryan Blakely
Vice President, Research

Ryan joined Corum in 1998 and has held a number of roles central to research and market analysis in the software and technology space. With eight years experience in the software M&A environment, Ryan has an intimate understanding of the software industry as a whole, especially as it relates to mergers and acquisitions. As the Vice President of Research, Ryan directs Corum’s research group in both North America and Europe, and has played a direct role in developing buyer relationships during his tenure with Corum. He also is a major contributor to Corum’s research reports.

Ryan graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurial Studies.

Read "Tech Takeovers" (page 33), a recently-published article written by Ryan, which appeared in Mergers and Acquisitions Magazine; other articles he's written, in Corum's Expert Articles section; and follow his Software and IT M&A Blog at Fast Company magazine.