The M & A Landscape is Shifting – And its About Talent & Tech now!
The M&A Landscape Is Shifting—And It’s About Talent & Tech, Not Just Revenue Crunchbase News just published an interesting article on 2026 M&A trends that have major implications for how we think about talent acquisition in the ERP space. Key takeaways from Mary Ann Azevedo’s analysis: The Numbers Tell a Story Global M&A deal values […]
What are investors actually looking for in when reviewing pitch’s?
I just read a great piece from TechCrunch’s Dominic-Madori Davis covering what top VCs actually want to see in pitch decks. Three investors – Jyoti Bansal (founder-turned-investor), Medha Agarwal (Defy), and Jennifer Neundorfer (January Ventures) – shared their unfiltered thoughts at TechCrunch Disrupt. The biggest takeaway? Cut the buzzword BS. Agarwal nailed it when she […]
Hybrid Creep -Return to Office findings
Interesting data from WSJ on what they’re calling “hybrid creep” – the subtle shift happening in office attendance without new mandates. A few findings that caught my attention: Office attendance is steadily climbing even though RTO mandates have plateaued. Kastle Systems reports six straight months of year-over-year gains, with weekly averages now exceeding 50%. The […]
Poll Results: What type of company would be of potential interest in making a job change in 2026
Last week I ran a quick poll to take the temperature of the market as we head into 2026 — specifically, what type of company people would be most open to joining, and why. Here’s what you shared Poll Results It Depends — 31% Early-stage / young startup — 25% End Customer ($150M+ revenue) — […]
Portfolio ERP playbook post acquisition
After 25+ years working exclusively with NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics talent, one thing is very clear: Most ERP transitions don’t fail because of the platform. They fail because experienced leadership and execution talent show up too late. I put together The Portfolio Company ERP Playbook to reflect what actually happens inside PE-backed companies post-close. It’s […]
You’re the hero of your ERP transformation story. We’re just here to make sure you have the right team to win.
You’re the hero of your ERP transformation story. We’re just here to make sure you have the right team to win. Every successful ERP implementation has a common thread: leaders who recognize that technology is only 20% of the equation. The other 80%? The people who configure it, customize it, and champion it across your […]
Candidate Spotlight – Sr. Dynamics 365 CE Technical Consultant
🎯 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT | Week of December 9, 2025 Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE Technical Consultant Looking for a Dynamics 365 powerhouse who brings both deep technical expertise AND innovative problem-solving? This week’s spotlight features a consultant who’s been in the Microsoft ecosystem since CRM 3.0 in 2005 – That’s 20+ years of evolution from […]
The Operating Playbook Is Shifting—And ERP Ownership Matters More Than Ever
The conversation in private equity has changed. Sponsors are spending less time on financial engineering and more time on operational execution—the kind that shows up in weekly metrics like close speed, cash visibility, and consistent reporting across portfolio companies. When hold periods stretch and exits become harder to predict, running the business with clarity matters […]
In a dicey economy – save money and stay flexible with the use of sub-contract labor vs. hiring full time
In a dicey economy, (and yes, I would call this a “dicey” economy) the smartest teams aren’t just cutting costs — they’re staying flexible while still delivering outcomes. That’s where sub-contract / project-based talent shines: ✅ Need specialized expertise outside your core team? ✅ Just closed a major deal and need deployment to start immediately? […]
Private Equity Value Creation with a dedicated Recruiting Partner specialist makes sense
Private equity value creation plans often hinge on operational visibility: clean financials, reliable reporting, scalable processes. Post-acquisition, ERP becomes a force multiplier—especially when a portfolio company is already on Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite, and especially when the plan is to migrate and standardize from smaller or disparate systems into either of these. As the founder […]