SaaStr · 2013-08-05
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Three Strategies for Team Success After Acquisition
Jason Lemkin shares practical advice for founders managing their teams through an acquisition, based on his experience with Adobe's acquisition of EchoSign. The three core strategies focus on retaining key employees with performance-based incentives, insulating non-managers from corporate bureaucracy, and planning for cultural integration over 12-24 months.
Metrics in this report
Cultural Integration Timeline
12-24months
typical
Reversion to acquirer's culture
Key Employee Retention Target
2-3years
minimum
Post-acquisition retention period
Post-Acquisition Revenue Growth Multiple
3xmultiple
achieved
Adobe acquisition of EchoSign over 24 months