M&A deals die with executive turnover: OpenAI's TBPN acquisition almost didn't survive

M&A deals die with executive turnover: OpenAI's TBPN acquisition almost didn't survive

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The Gist

  • OpenAI's TBPN deal nearly collapsed when 4 execs left during 3-month closing
  • SaaStr reveals 2 failed acquisitions when buyers themselves got acquired mid-process
  • Noah Waisberg: Deals die when champions leave, not when strategy changes
  • Management churn at tech companies has accelerated deal mortality rates

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