Gazdecki: Over 90% of startup buyers request post-sale transition support
Andrew Gazdecki · Startup Acquisition Stories with Alex Rainey, Founder of MyAskAI.com · Jul 11, 2023 · at 17:41
Acquire.com CEO Andrew Gazdecki shares acquisition deal data while discussing due diligence and transition planning with Alex Rainey.
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“I would say almost 90% plus buyers will ask for some sort of transition period.”
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