“He really put something in my head that caused me to pivot, and that pivot has now become my moat.”
Clinton Walker · M&A cybersecurity
- 22 years in cyber security
- Pivot from supply chain risk to M&A
- Deal flow framework and templates
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Clinton Walker, founder of an M&A cybersecurity business: My background is in cyber security. I've worked in cyber security and run a cyber security business, and I've been in the industry for over 22 years. My business now is an M&A cyber security business that helps advisors, PE companies and VCs to really demystify the risk before they sign or close the deal. I first came across Jordan at an event, and his story, his journey and his approach resonated with me so deeply that I followed up with him. I kept in touch on email and LinkedIn, and when he announced that he was doing a cohort to support founders and startups, I really jumped at the opportunity and secured a space. One of the things about Jordan is he's about people, he's about the process and he's all about delivery. One of the many things I got and really started using, which is of huge value, was the framework: looking at how a deal or an opportunity comes into the business and how it travels through the different parts of the business, through to closure or into service. That has been the bedrock, along with the other templates he shared and the experience and journey he shared with us on the cohort. He's been very proactive. He challenges you and asks you the hard questions. I started out with Jordan when my focus was third party and supply chain risk. Having spoken with Jordan on numerous occasions, one to one and in the programme, he really put something in my head that caused me to pivot, and that pivot has now become my moat: M&A cyber security, and looking at cyber security in the deal flow process. Before, I'd thought of it but never really saw the niche or why it was an important part of deals. Working with Jordan, I've refined that process and I'm now delivering a platform that helps deal makers manage risk in the M&A process, rather than competing in the crowded market around supply chain risk. Jordan and I have become friends. If you're looking for help, or a co-founder as a service, Jordan is your main man. Reach out to him for an informal chat. He's very cool, down to earth and straight up.