Technology can make an acquisition a success, or turn it into an expensive mistake.
I’m Gene Bishop. As the first Global CIO of Foundry (IDG), I helped lead 4 acquisitions in 18 months and saved $2.7 million in year one. I was also part of the small team that navigated IDG’s sale to Blackstone.
I’ve led technology teams through acquisitions, company sales, and the hard work of bringing businesses together after closing. Now I bring that experience to mid-market CEOs and executive teams before they make big decisions.
You work directly with me, not a junior team learning your business.
The technology risks that don’t appear on a balance sheet
- Systems that look modern but depend on old or unsupported software
- Security gaps that become yours the day the deal closes
- Key tech people who may leave after the sale
- Integration costs no one has added up
I’ve managed these problems from the inside. They’re what I look for before you sign.
How it works
- A conversation. We talk about the deal you’re considering. No sales pitch.
- Deal Check. Before you sign, I review the target’s technology and tech team and give you a short report on the risks, the hidden costs, and what integration will take. Fixed fee, up to 3 weeks.
- Integration. After the deal, I lead the work of bringing systems and people together, or I hand the plan to your team.
From The Wall Street Journal to Global CIO
I helped keep The Wall Street Journal publishing on September 11, 2001, and spent the next two decades leading technology through growth, acquisitions, and sales. Read my story
