Your technology stack is either quietly compounding the value of your business — or quietly killing it. In this episode of the ExitEngine Podcast, hosts Jo Stapleton and John Canniffe sit down with Joe Infante, Managing Partner at Compass Left, to unpack the hidden role IT plays in determining your company’s true value, saleability, and post-merger success. From ERP chaos and broken integrations to founder-dependent systems and misaligned tech teams, Joe explains why most founders have no idea how exposed they really are — and what they can do right now to turn their technology into a value-creation engine. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why buyers dig deep into your tech stack during due diligence — and what red flags they spot instantly How “over-tech” and “under-tech” problems both destroy enterprise value Why clarity, process mapping, and documentation are critical before you ever sign an LOI How to identify failure points in your systems, processes, and people before a buyer does Why culture and communication are just as important as code when integrating after a sale Joe also shares real-world stories of M&A integrations gone wrong — and the simple planning, documentation, and leadership steps that could have prevented seven-figure losses. If you’re a founder preparing for growth, investment, or exit, this episode will completely reframe how you think about your technology — and its impact on your valuation. 👉 Subscribe now for more founder-focused insights on exit readiness and business value growth. 👉 Join the ExitEngine Exit Planning Ecosystem. Visit http://www.myexitengine.com for more. #exitplanning, #MAintegration, #businessvaluation, #ITduediligence, #ERPsystems, #techstackoptimization, #founderreadiness, #businessprocessimprovement