The M&A Mastermind Podcast features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.
With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s ”mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.
The M&A Mastermind Podcast is your go-to source for the latest industry trends and strategies to level up your M&A practice.
The show features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.
With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s ”mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.
Host Nick Olsen talks with Danny McKeon, founder and CEO of PrivSource, a vetted deal network and AI-powered buyer discovery platform for lower middle market M&A. Danny explains how he went from tech to private equity and family offices, and why he and two high school golf buddies bootstrapped PrivSource. He also covers where AI helps advisors build better buyer lists faster, and where it still needs a human to check the work.
Key Topics:
From tech to finance to founding PrivSource
Manual deal sourcing challenges in private equity
Using AI for deal and buyer discovery
Trust and partnership among startup co-founders
Bootstrapping vs. VC funding
Checking AI output for outdated or incorrect data
Why PrivSource focused on the lower middle market
Practical advice for M&A advisors using AI tools
About the Show:
The M&A Mastermind Podcast provides actionable insights and effective strategies tailored for dealmakers in the lower middle market. Hosted by Nick Olsen, the show features conversations with leading industry experts who share valuable knowledge on topics such as industry intelligence, deal management, collaborative successes, and specialized expertise. Listeners who support small to medium-sized business owners will find practical tactics and advice they can immediately apply to advance their mastery in mergers and acquisitions.
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Resources: PrivSource | Danny McKeon on LinkedIn | Cornerstone International Alliance
Keywords: deal sourcing, AI in M&A, private equity, lower middle market, deal network, buyer list, PrivSource, entrepreneurship, bootstrapped, private deals, AI buyer list, sell-side advisor, buyer discovery
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AI, Deal Sourcing, and Building Better Buyer Lists: Danny McKeon of PrivSource | Ep. 156
Deal sourcing in the lower middle market is still mostly manual: spreadsheets, cold calls, and refreshing listing sites.
