{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Founder 2 Founder","title":"How to Merge $300M Companies Without Breaking Them","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9b6ed1c2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3477,"description":"How do you integrate massive companies, align global teams, and keep growing — without chaos?In this episode of Founder to Founder, I sit down with Andrew Sobko, founder of Batch and a world-class M&A operator in logistics and tech. Andrew built a $300M+ empire through high-stakes rollups, deep operational systems, and relentless execution.We break down how to structure deals, manage cultural integration, use AI in logistics, and avoid the most common M&A traps — from someone who’s done it at speed and scale.🔎 What You’ll Learn:• How Andrew closed a $100M+ deal with Goldman Sachs watching• Why integration beats separation in post-merger ops• How to build trust and credibility as a first-time acquirer• The #1 mistake most founders make when buying companies• AI, automation, and the future of logistics• What great CFOs and boards actually do• Why grit still matters more than capitalThis is a playbook for anyone thinking about M&A, scale, and long-term value.📲 Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: Andrew SobkoX: @andrew_sobkoWebsite: andrewsobkoil.com🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms — just search Founder to Founder👇 What’s your biggest fear around M&A — integration, capital, or speed? Let me know in the comments.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/87Hl02Li2ORrI84YPLxHWSRkMVD7OSdEgStNW9tq_Do/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZDUy/NmQ4MWFlOTFmN2Jl/MWZkYjlhOGZhY2I2/ZGZhZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}