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Senior Vice President
Allan has over 30 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience and has built and sold several software companies in sectors including, manufacturing, supply chain, big data, predictive analytics and social networks. He has deep understanding of Aerospace, Automotive, High Tech, Healthcare, Consumer Products and Military Contracting operating models. Allan has extensive international experience and lived in Germany for a time working for SAP, following the sale of his company to them in 2009.

Recent Blog Posts:

Why Selling Your Company is Different from Selling Your Product
You have invested blood, sweat and tears in your business. You have made huge sacrifices to get where you are now. You’re finally able to see the fruits of your labor. People are noticing your success. You’re getting interest from potential buyers. Soon you’ll be able to retire and live the high... Click here to read more
Posted by Allan Wilson, Senior Vice President on 24 April 2018
 2017 Top 10 Disruptive Tech Trends: AI Enablement
We separated this year’s disruptive tech trends into two categories: Core – deep tech that is the basis of a lot of the disruption – and Contour – the implications and applications of those Core technologies. Leading the former group is AI Enablement. AIs need data, ways to acquire that data, and... Click here to read more
Posted by Allan Wilson, Senior Vice President on 3 February 2017
Top 10 Tech Trends: AI Enablement
When we think of artificial intelligence, IBM’s Watson immediately comes to mind. Watson has been one of the biggest investors in the AI market, making several acquisitions over the last year. One of the biggest stories from Watson recently was its $2.6B acquisition of Truven Health Analytics. We... Click here to read more
Posted by Allan Wilson, Senior Vice President on 10 August 2016
 Digital Transformation - Fueling software M&A
There was a paper written in 2011 which talked about the coming wave of digital transformation and how it would engulf every aspect of our lives. The paper was a collaboration between Capgemini Consulting and the MIT Center for Digital Business, and the predictions of the future contained in that... Click here to read more
Posted by Allan Wilson, Senior Vice President on 17 December 2015
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Recent Posts

How To Know When To Go To Market Part 2: Is It Possible to Wait Too Long to Sell My Company?
WFS London 2018 Report
Confidentiality Means Less M&A Stress
Why Going Into Hiatus Isn't Failure
How to Know When To Go To Market Part 1: Is It Really Bad To Go Early?
Your History Doesn't Belong in the Buyer Presentation
You Weren't Even On The Radar
How Do You Know It Is Time To Go: When Should You Consider Stepping Down as CEO?
Why Corum Will Never Ask What Your Minimum Is
You've Sold Your Company. What Are You Going To Do Next?
The Changing Value of IP: Patents in Tech M&A Update
Daily Deal Roundup #4
What Does "Operating Experience" Mean In The M&A Process And Why Does It Matter?
Daily Deal Roundup #3
Bridging the Gap Between You and the Acquirer: Don't Bring a Knife to the Gunfight
The Paradox Of The French M&A Market
Corum #DailyDealFlow Deal RoundUp - Round 2
The Four Questions Corum Asks
Top Ten Keys to a Valuable Valuation - Part 2
Corum #DailyDealFlow Deal Roundup
Where are the Robust Countermeasures to Combat Online Ad Fraud?
Why Acquirers are Buying IT Services Firms
Top Ten Keys to a Valuable Valuation - Part 1
Why Selling Your Company is Different from Selling Your Product
Lessons Learned from Selling Companies
Team-Selling: the Corum Way Makes a Difference
New Whitepaper Available: Understanding Your Quality of Revenue
How Blockchain will Drive Future M&A Activity
Constellation Software: 2017's Top Acquirer
Why Canadian Companies Might Have an Edge in Software Quality
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: IoT Embraces Industry, Goes Vertical
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Composite Commerce
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Data Security
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Regtech
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Connected Health
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Focused IT Services
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Digital Currency Flow
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Data Science Monetization
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: AI Enablement
2018 Top 10 Disruptive Trends: Smart Logistics Delivers the Goods
Trust the Process, Not the Tools: What the Delaware Supreme Court Just Said About M&A Valuation
Tips for Presenting to Acquirers: Map to your Executive Summary
The importance of knowing why you're selling
Tips for Presenting to Acquirers: Limit participation to critical team members
Common M&A Misconception: I don’t want to go to market too early
Metrics to keep you up at night
Common M&A Misconception: Preparation starts when you decide to sell
Common M&A Misconception: I already know my buyer
Common M&A Misconception: We’re not SaaS, so buyers won’t bite
The reverse Amazon: What brick-and-mortar retailers need to know in light of Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods

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