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How to Avoid the Biggest Pitfalls in Post-M&A Tech Transformation
Mergers and acquisitions can be exciting growth opportunities for tech companies, but also bring massive technology challenges. For many tech leaders, this is uncharted territory.
Download the recording of the webinar about post-M&A tech transformation that took place on October 15th, 2025.
Real Experience: Veterans Share Post-M&A Integration Insights.
Topics covered
Our panel of tech industry leaders shared hard-earned lessons to help you build a successful post-merger and acquisition transformation plan.
Making Tough Decisions - decide what to upgrade, leave as-is, or remove;
Maximizing Business Value – use incremental replacements to deliver value.
Creating a Clear Roadmap – make a plan with a clear business goal all stakeholders agree on.
Sorting out Infrastructure – connect 2 systems and migrate data with the strangler pattern.
Minimizing Costs – use out-of-the-box solutions where possible; reduce disruptions for business.
Elevating User Experience – plan for a unified customer journey across both systems.
Roundtable experts
Leading tech transformation voices shared their experience with post-M&A tech transformation.
Bart van Muijen
CEO
→ Technology executive with a track record of leading PE-owned firms through critical transformations. From high-stakes M&A to complex integrations, he blends strategic foresight with pragmatic execution, reshaping technology landscapes and driving sustainable growth across global organizations.
Marek Gajda
Co-founder, COO (former CTO) of The Software House
→ Marek has guided 100+ companies worldwide through tech modernization and scaling challenges. His journey from developer to CTO to COO gives him a unique perspective on bridging people, processes, and technology in post-M&A transformations.
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Adam Ludera
Head of Engineering at Sogelink Nederlands
→ Tech leader with a diverse background in business analysis, product management, and software development. He has played key roles in supporting the technology side of multiple mergers, turning strategic direction into dependable solutions in the cloud.
Eyass Shakrah
Co-Founder of Pet Media Group
→ Former Goldman Sachs banker turned entrepreneur. He has scaled two marketplaces to unicorn exits. Now co-founder of Pet Media Group, serving 8M+ monthly customers, he brings hands-on experience in profitable growth and post-M&A transformation.
Leading tech transformation voices shared their experience with post-M&A tech transformation.
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