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Selling an Edtech Business: The PositivePsychology.com Exit
PositivePsychology.com, a mission-driven edtech platform used by 19M+ professionals, was acquired in an 8-figure deal advised by FE International. This case study covers their growth, decision to sell, and the exit process.
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What the Proposed Capital One and Discover Megadeal Says About the M&A Landscape
In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, the proposed megadeal between Capital One and Discover stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of strategic transactions. Amidst economic uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic, navigating a delicate balance between opportunity and risk. This analysis delves into the factors shaping the current M&A environment and strategies for charting a course forward in this dynamic landscape.

Top 20 E-commerce Podcasts
With over 2 million podcasts currently on the market, it can be hard to find the ones that are truly worth your time and attention. We’ve sifted through a lot of podcasts to find the best ones for you. If you’re in the e-commerce space and are looking for resources, here is a list we compiled of the top 20 e-commerce podcasts and what they’re all about. Learn from other people’s mistakes and hear stories from merchants and experts in the e-commerce sphere so you can scale your e-commerce business.
Seph Fontane Pennock and Hugo Alberts
“I felt like on top of the process, I knew what was going on at all times. If I didn’t understand something, there would always be patient people on FE’s team to explain to me what was happening and why. So yeah, in an unknown world, I felt very equipped and always trusted that things were going well and progressing nicely. ”

Verma Farms Case Study: Founder AJ Agrawal Talks E-commerce Growth and Life Changing Exit
AJ Agrawal has been starting businesses ever since he can remember. From creating and selling energy drinks to his classmates in third grade to founding a successful marketing agency, his entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Most recently, he built and sold Verma Farms for an impressive high 7-figure sum.

FE International Hires Veteran Investment Banker Randal V. Stephenson to Lead Investment Banking Business
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Randal Stephenson as the new Head of Investment Banking at FE International. With a proven track record spanning over 25 years in management and finance, Stephenson brings invaluable expertise to the organization. His leadership will drive the expansion of the investment banking platform, complementing the existing Due Diligence & Accounting Advisory and M&A Advisory businesses, and further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in delivering comprehensive services to clients.

Launching Your Amazon Brand on Shopify – 5 Things to Consider
This blog post is contributed by Sarah Pink. Sarah is an e-commerce growth consultant who has worked with 7 and 8-figure brands for the past 10 years. Her expertise is equipping brands to scale both on and off Amazon.
Interview: Selling a Successful SaaS Business
Invalid addresses are a significant problem for e-commerce merchants, as they lead to a potential increase in redelivery charges, customer support costs and negative customer reviews. When he discovered this pain point, entrepreneur Wilson Lee decided to launch a solution: RoboTurk.

Case Study: Beambox | Entrepreneur Cal Short Shares His Journey Building and Exiting a SaaS Business
Cal Short was always an entrepreneur at heart, having started his first venture at the young age of 11. However, it wasn’t until he turned 18 that he truly discovered his passion for building and launching businesses. After working on several different projects and concepts, Cal launched his first software platform at the age of 16, which didn’t make any money but ended up generating leads for the business he was working for.

How to Make Your Content Business Attractive to Investors: Trends, Insights and Best Practices for 2022
After another year, where the world has adjusted to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, the content and affiliate marketing space is flourishing. There are several places still on lockdown and much of the world has restrictions that have forced both businesses and consumers to adjust accordingly. A benefactor of these global challenges has been the content and affiliate industry.
