Every developer should have this in their toolbox. DbSchema, a database designer, gives a visual representation of your database. A database represents not only raw data, but the relationship between that data. DbSchema articulates this relationship in a visual and accessible manner that breaths fresh life into usually dull diagrams. This makes it easier for everyone, especially non-developers, to comprehend and contribute to what is seen as many outside, as a dark art. Thank you Dragos Pruteanu for creating a vital piece of software. It was great having you on the podcast. ? Watch here - https://youtu.be/mLCtAu7Q0iY ? Check out this podcast on Medium - https://medium.com/maclaurin-group/dbschema-podcast-37-9f7e3fa7311e

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[e038] DbSchema

Cybersecurity is not just about protecting the data. It is also making sure that your core systems are readily available at all times. Alan and Jim set US/Canada relations back 200 years while discussing the evolving state of cybersecurity with Dom and Christian of Cyber SC. Spoiler, this is no longer the domain of larger corporations. Our friends from north of the border discuss the importance of cybersecurity due diligence during the PE deal process, cybersecurity roadmap creation and fulfillment, the security crutches that companies lean on to their own detriment, and outsourced cybersecurity leadership. View on Medium View on YouTube

[e037] Cybersecurity & The State of US/Canada Relations

Are you a sucker for a good technology survey? We are too! Listen to hear what surprised us in our yearly review of the Stack Overflow developer survey.  Ryan and Alan are joined by industry expert, Partner of ParkerGale and fellow podcaster of the Private Equity Funcast,  Jim Milbery.

[e036] Stack Overflow 2020 Developer Survey Review

It scales with you, is easily manageable, and has incredible recovery capabilities, saving you time, money, and worry -- Alan and Ryan discuss Aurora, the MySQL and Postgres compatible database-as-a-service from Amazon AWS which has done wonders for managing and scaling databases in production.

[e035] Amazon Aurora

Legacy is something that you leave behind with the expectation that you are paving a path for the success of others. So why do we fear the word ‘legacy’ when referring to code? Jim Headley sits down with Andrea Goulet of Corgibytes who explains that legacy code is not always something to fear, but something that can be built upon and improved. View on Medium

[e034] Makers vs Menders with Andrea Goulet

Would you like to get an insider’s view of the current M&A seller’s market? Lisa Hedrick, Partner at Hirschler and Issue Group Leader for the American Bar Association’s biannual “Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study”, provides valuable insight into this extensive report’s most significant acquisition trends. Discover what this could mean for your business or portfolio companies. View on Medium

[e033] Lisa Hedrick gives an insider's view of the M&A seller's market

Is it a painful, manual, time consuming, or non-existent process for your IT team to trace a problem back to its source? In this podcast, Alan and Ryan discuss the importance of good logging practices and outline three litmus tests to evaluate if your enterprise logging system is heading in the right direction.

[e032] Logging

Ryan Burch and Alan Williamson talk about how you can utilize different types of messaging queues to decouple applications, with a focus on the three main players in AWS -- SQS, SNS and Amazon MQ. They then dive deeper into how to securely access these and other AWS services while your applications are running inside of AWS without having to pass around the equivalent of usernames and passwords. View on Medium

[e031] Messaging and Roles

We all have fear. As he faces harsh criticism while writing “Dynamic Proxies in Java”, Dr. Heinz Kabutz says that there seems to be this perception in which we always have to look like we know what we are doing and that we have to have it right all the time. The key takeaway -- Accept feedback from people that you respect and do not allow negativity to determine your self-worth in your career. View on Medium

[e030] Heinz Kabutz on Imposter Syndrome

MacLaurin Group was a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's ACG Richmond Capital Conference. While there, we hosted a series of short conversations with experts in the private equity space to discover their outlook and areas of excitement as they look toward the coming year.  We are joined by Gretchen Perkins, of Huron Capital, as she discusses with Alan Williamson investment strategies for both the traditional buyout versus non-control equity. Gretchen goes deeper into how their Flex Equity fund helps business owners, who have no intention of selling, increase capital without debt. This is especially helpful for business owners seeking add-on acquisitions to accelerate growth and achieve their preferred valuation. View on Medium

[e029] Gretchen Perkins Talks About the Flex Equity Fund

Are you confident that your sales team has the knowledge to spot when deals will move with the appropriate velocity to get them across the line? Robin Green, President of Sandler Training, talks with Alan Williamson and Jim Headley about advising companies to develop methodology and data-driven sales processes as they expand. Robin emphasizes the three key ingredients needed in the recipe to increase sales — build better habits, reinforce positive beliefs and execute innovative strategies.

[e028] The eyes see what the mind knows — where are your blind spots with sales?

MacLaurin Group was a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's ACG Richmond Capital Conference. While there, we hosted a series of short conversations with experts in the private equity space to discover their outlook and areas of excitement as they look toward the coming year.  How does a founder flawlessly navigate a competitive sales process? Jim Headley sits down with Brian Alas of Boxwood Partners, a boutique investment bank in Richmond, to share advice with founders for effectively conveying to potential buyers key business drivers and future opportunities.  It starts with understanding your numbers to accurately articulate your story, value, and succession plan in a deal process. View on Medium

[e027] Boutique Investment Banking: Brian Alas emphasizes understanding your numbers to share your story and value in a deal process

MacLaurin Group was a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's ACG Richmond Capital Conference. While there, we hosted a series of short conversations with experts in the private equity space to discover their outlook and areas of excitement as they look toward the coming year.  When choosing a transaction advisory partner, it is important that the firm has a dedicated practice with people that possess a significant deal & industry experience. Sidney Glick of Cherry Bekaert, a full service accounting firm, offers a unique perspective about substantial changes over the last five years in the M&A space, specifically relating to financial and accounting due diligence. View on Medium

[e026] Sidney Glick talks about substantial changes in the M&A space

MacLaurin Group was a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's ACG Richmond Capital Conference. While there, we hosted a series of short conversations with experts in the private equity space to discover their outlook and areas of excitement as they look toward the coming year.  It is not always about valuation in a seller’s market - trust in a right-fit partner plays a key role.  Lisa Hedrick and Andrew Lohmann of Hirschler, a Richmond-based law firm, sat down with Jim Headley to talk about the legal trends and common pitfalls in the deal process for first-time sellers, the psychology of buying and selling, when in the process you should introduce legal representation, and the impact of reps and warranties on the process. View on Medium

[e025] Andrew Lohmann and Lisa Hedrick on Legal Trends and Common Pitfalls in the Deal Process

MacLaurin Group was a proud Gold Sponsor at this year's ACG Richmond Capital Conference. While there, we hosted a series of short conversations with experts in the private equity space to discover their outlook and areas of excitement as they look toward the coming year.   In this episode, Jim Headley sits down with Liza Bowersox, recognized by the American Society of Appraisers as an Accredited Senior Appraiser and Vice President of Venture First to discuss how she approaches valuation for a company to become transaction ready. View on Medium

[e024] Liza Bowersox discusses the importance and challenges of valuations as diverse as burlap sacks and Lamborghinis

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