How AI, Business Roll-Ups and Mergers & Acquisitions Are Transforming Business Growth | Ep 297 | DevReady Podcast

About this episode

Craig Keegan discusses the impact of AI and business strategies on growth and exits with host Anthony Sapountzis.

For this episode of the DevReady Podcast, Craig Keegan, Founder of Accounting Exit Co-operative and Director at CC Business Consulting, joins Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai, for an in-depth discussion on AI, mergers and acquisitions, business roll-ups, operational efficiency, and exit strategies. Drawing from decades of experience across technology, private equity, healthcare, and large-scale business transformation, Craig shares practical insights into building scalable businesses that are designed for long-term growth and successful exits. From early machine learning systems in the 1990s to modern AI implementation strategies, the conversation explores how technology, systems, and people intersect in today’s evolving business landscape. Craig’s expertise in co-operative business roll-ups and operational restructuring offers valuable lessons for founders, consultants, and business leaders looking to increase business value and create sustainable growth. Anthony and Craig begin by reflecting on Craig’s early career in programming and artificial intelligence, with Craig revealing that many of the concepts powering today’s AI systems…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Sapountzis

Guest: Craig Keegan

Topics covered

• AI
• mergers and acquisitions
• business roll-ups
• operational efficiency
• exit strategies
• business growth

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• business transformation
• scalable businesses
• machine learning
• private equity
• operational restructuring
• sustainable growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Accounting Exit Co-operative, CC Business Consulting, Aerion Technologies, DevReady.Ai

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