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Episode Synopsis
Google is acquiring Wiz, so we decided it’s time to talk about M&A. There’s a lot of analysis on this particular acquisition and less about how it fits into the broader tech ecosystem, so that’s where most of our discussion centers.We open the conversation by talking about Grant’s time at the 3rd annual American Dynamism Summit in DC, and transition into the Wiz conversation by talking about his latest substack post. Hammad then gives us his perspective on the transaction and whether it will lead to a new era of M&A (and possibly venture liquidity).And lastly, here’s a tweet Hammad sent that gives some food for thought.🔗 Show Resource LinksFT - Alphabet agrees to buy cyber security group Wiz for $32bnOdysea - Waiting for the WhatsApp MomentBryce Roberts’ tweet🎙️ Podcast LinksSpotifyApple PodcastsX (FKA Twitter)Subscribe🌀 About Motion BlurExploring what makes great companies and technologies work. Brought to you by Grant Gregory & Hammad Aslam. Grant is an investor at Cantos where he focuses on physical world technologies. Hammad is a Partner at Kivu Ventures, Susa’s growth fund. Learn more about the hosts:Grant Gregory, @grant__gregory, EmbersHammad Aslam, @_hammad_aslamh, Susa VenturesIf you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every week for new episodes.Intro music credit: Will HarrisonThanks for reading and listening to Motion Blur! Subscribe to get notified for future episodes.
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