In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, sits down with Ron Noden, SVP of Tech M&A at Quorum Group, to unpack the real value of nearshoring, how international staffing impacts valuations, and why 60% of tech M&A deals involve two or more countries.

From building massive teams in Costa Rica to closing high-growth tech deals across Latin America, Ron shares his journey from retail to running multimillion-dollar software exits. If you're a tech founder, operator, or investor considering growth, funding, or exit strategies—this is a must-watch conversation.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

⏱️ 01:15 – Ron’s early entrepreneurial start & journey to tech M&A
 ⏱️ 06:25 – Scaling revenue and selling a tech company
 ⏱️ 09:00 – Bootstrapped vs VC-backed exits: pros and cons
 ⏱️ 14:40 – How nearshoring and global teams affect M&A valuations
 ⏱️ 21:00 – Stories from staffing operations in Costa Rica
 ⏱️ 27:30 – How to prepare your company for a sale

💡 Key Takeaways:

• 60% of tech M&A deals are cross-border—global teams are the norm, not the exception
• Nearshoring isn't a risk—it’s a competitive edge when structured strategically
• Costa Rica & Latin America offer exceptional talent, time zone alignment, and cultural fit
• M&A success = blending strategic fit with financial clarity
• The right buyer defines your company’s worth—not a generic valuation report

🔗 Resources & Connections:

🌐 Learn more about Plugg Technologies: plugg.tech
 🧠 Explore M&A opportunities with Ron Noden: quorumgroup.com
 📩 Contact Ron: ronn@quorumgroup.com
 🎟️ Find a free Quorum live M&A event: quorumgroup.com/events

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🎧 Host | Brian Samson – Founder of 💻 Plugg Technologies
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