Ben Tao is a Digital Industry practitioner focused on formulating technology-driven strategies, driving transformative M&A, and optimizing business value through venture capital. Mr. Tao currently serves as Strategy Partner with Momenta Partners, advancing both their Advisory and Ventures practices through growth strategy.
Prior to Momenta, Ben served as Corporate Development Vice President at PTC where he drove industry-leading acquisition strategies as well as digital transformation efforts in areas including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Augmented Reality (AR).
In our conversation, we discussed where Ben’s passion for digital and data began through his early career as a database engineer. He touches on some of his work with PTC and being the guiding hand behind finding some of the most meaningful acquisitions in the Digital Industry space. He lends insight into why a corporate development team is critical for M&A as well as how to map out your digital transformation strategy.
This podcast is essential listening for those looking for actionable insights on Mergers and Acquisitions and digital transformation initiatives. Ben’s breadth of experience rings through as he shares use cases and perspectives on how to be successful.
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