Jeremy Segal, Executive Vice President Corporate Development at Progress NASDAQ: PRGS Corporate development teams are tasked with finding potential M&A targets.  And while that may sound fun and exciting, deals don’t just fall out of the sky. Any serious acquirer knows that inbound deals are not always the best way to get leads. Proactively sourcing deals is the best way to approach M&A. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Jeremy Segal, EVP, Corporate Development at Progress, teaches us how to source deals and build a pipeline.  Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining our M&A Science Academy. Use code “podcast” on the sign-up page for a 30% discount, available on either monthly or annual plans. www.mascience.com/academy Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup If you’re a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com. This episode is sponsored by DealRoom, the leading M&A lifecycle management platform. To see why the best in the industry use DealRoom, go to https://www.dealroom.net