How to Recognize the “Time to Maximize Success”

How to Recognize the “Time to Maximize Success”

Ben Edson

Ben EdsonBen Edson is the Founder and CEO of VariQ. VariQ is a premier provider of cybersecurity, software development, and cloud enablement services to over 20 federal, state, and local government departments and agencies. Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in eBusiness from the University of Phoenix and an MBA/MSIS in Business and IT Security from John Hopkins University.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Ben Edson describes the process of building up his company, VariQ
  • What made Ben decide to move away from government contracts and into the commercial space?
  • The logistical details of selling a business soon after an acquisition
  • Ben shares the factors leading to the sale of VariQ

In this episode…

Is it possible to acquire a company and sell your business immediately afterward? How can you iron out all the financial details in time?

Founder and CEO of VariQ, Ben Edson discusses his journey from buyer to seller. With host Todd Taskey, Ben shares how he built up VariQ, why he decided to sell the company, and how he made it a successful transaction.

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