Michael Hofer is a CFO, transformational executive, and founder of ByMichaelHofer with more than 30 mergers and acquisitions executed across multiple industries and continents. In this episode, he joins John Golden to reveal what separates deals that create lasting value from the ones that collapse during integration — and how AI is now changing the game for finance teams everywhere.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Why most companies evaluate too few M&A targets and jump at the wrong deals
- How cultural competency determines cross-border acquisition success
- The integration mistake that destroys what made the target company valuable
- How AI reduces financial forecasting time by 50% and improves accuracy by 15–20%
- Using AI for contract review, due diligence, and monthly closing — and why human review still matters
- How the CFO role is evolving as AI supercharges finance teams at every level
Whether you lead deals, run a finance function, or simply want to understand where global M&A and AI adoption are heading, Michael Hofer’s insights will change how you think about both. Connect with Michael and explore his work at bymichaelhofer.com.
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