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AI, M&A and the New Valuation Question: Is the Business Systematized or Owner-Dependent?

Buyers increasingly care whether processes are documented, measurable and transferable instead of living only in the founder's head.

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Buyers increasingly care whether processes are documented, measurable and transferable instead of living only in the founder’s head.

AI can expose process gaps

Automation forces a business to define what happens, who approves it and what data is required.

Systemization can reduce key-person risk

A repeatable sales and service process is easier to diligence and transfer.

Do not automate chaos

Bad process becomes faster bad process when technology is added without design.

My view

AI can increase enterprise value when it creates durable systems rather than dependence on a particular tool.

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Eric Kuvykin
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Eric Kuvykin

Publisher and editorial director covering payments, fintech, merchant services, banking, AI, technology and operating strategy for small and medium-sized businesses.

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