Association Mashup Episode 3: A Perspective on Mergers & Acquisitions in the Association Sector

December 22, 2021 Maddie Grant

This episode features guest Ben Muscolino, an association industry expert and CEO of AMS Geeks and Breezio, who has many years of deep industry knowledge around the mergers and acquisitions in the industry, particularly related to AMS and community platforms.  In our conversation, we dig into what culture and tech might have to do with M&A, we poke a bear or two, and brainstorm some ideas for the future of the sector.

Disclosure: Both Cimatri and PROPEL were acquired by Blue Cypress in 2020. Blue Cypress and its companies are part of the Evergreen Movement.

 

 

 

 


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Maddie Grant

Maddie Grant, CAE, is an expert culture designer and digital strategist who focuses on helping organizations unlock the power in their culture and navigate culture change. She has specific expertise in digital transformation and generational differences in the workplace. She has explored the language of workplace culture for several years through her books, co-authored with her partner in business and life Jamie Notter, including Humanize: How People-Centric Organizations Succeed in a Social World (2011), the Amazon category best-seller When Millennials Take Over: Preparing for the Ridiculously Optimistic Future of Business (2015), the Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement (2019), and Culture Change Made Easy (2024).