Advice for Founders Selling Their Business

Corporate attorney Aaron Slavens, who chairs Holland & Knight's national Private Equity practice, was featured on an episode of the On Pointe podcast discussing the state of the middle market in 2026 and sharing advice for business owners preparing for a sale. He gave a high-level overview of trends such as the influence of artificial intelligence (AI), continued effects of tariffs and the war in Iran, creative structures such as continuation vehicles and structured equity, and more. He also touched on representations and warranties insurance (RWI), from how often RWI claims find success to how insurance companies underwrite mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The conversation then pivoted to due diligence for founders looking to sell their organizations and what steps they can take to increase valuation and fend off potential pain points. He closed with analysis of AI's implications for private equity and the legal profession as a whole, along with why South Florida in particular has become a hot spot for deal-making.

Duration: 49:12