# Episode 85: Inside the Deal with Barry Larson Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson.md Podcast: [The Tech M&A Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826) Published: 2025-11-05T10:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://corumgroup.libsyn.com/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/corumgroup/TMNAPODCAST_EP85_barrylarson_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=102536 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826/episodes/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson Duration seconds: 646 ## Resource In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Barry Larson, founder and CEO of OK Alone, shares his journey of building a company focused on employee safety monitoring solutions and the process of selling it. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in the M&A process, including choosing the right partner, navigating negotiations, and the importance of preparation and commitment. Barry reflects on life after the sale, exploring new opportunities and personal projects. Takeaways: OK Alone is an employee protection software. Corum has experience in selling in niche sectors. Hiring an advisor means the CEO is able to focus on running the business. Preparation is key. 00:00 Introduction to OK Alone and Its Mission 02:48 The M&A Process: Choosing Corum and Navigating Challenges 05:42 Negotiation Insights and Non-Negotiables 08:59 Life After the Sale: New Opportunities and Reflections ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826/episodes/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tech-m-a-podcast-688826/episode-85-inside-the-deal-with-barry-larson.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.