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'''Nitin Khanna'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/siliconforest/2010/05/catching_up_withnitin_khanna.html|title=Catching up with...Nitin Khanna|date=25 May 2010|work=oregonlive.com}}</ref> is an Indian-born entrepreneur settled in ]. He is the chairman of MergerTech<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coindesk.com/mergertech-accepts-bitcoin-startup-sales-services/|title=MergerTech Accepts Bitcoin For Startup Sales Services|date=10 September 2014|work=coindesk.com}}</ref>, an international ] Advisory firm that helps technology entrepreneurs maximize their outcome by finding the ideal financial or strategic acquirer for them. Prior to this, Khanna co-founded Saber Corp. in 1998, which he later sold to EDS. Khanna took the leadership of its government business operations till EDS' acquisition by HP in 2009. '''Nitin Khanna''' (born 18 March 1971) is an Indian-born entrepreneur settled in ], United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/siliconforest/2010/05/catching_up_withnitin_khanna.html|title=Catching up with...Nitin Khanna|date=25 May 2010|work=oregonlive.com}}</ref> He is the chairman of MergerTech, an international ] advisory firm. He is also the co-founder of Saber Corp., which is now acquired by EDS.


== Early life and Education == ==Early life and education==
He completed his early education at The ] and later obtained his Bachelor's and Master's in ] from ], Portland. Khanna completed his early education at the ], and obtained his bachelor's and master's in ] from ].


== Career == == Career ==
Nitin Khanna<ref>{{cite web|url=https://article.wn.com/view/2017/02/20/Meet_Nitin_Khanna_The_Story_of_Success_Determination_y/|title=Meet Nitin Khanna – The Story of Success & Determination|date=20 February 2017|work=wn.com}}</ref> is the CEO of MergerTech since its inception in 2009. At MergerTech, he incorporates his deep domain expertise and buyer relationships, incredibly experienced bankers, and global platform to enable clients to convert their work into wealth through ] exits to both strategic and financial buyers. Khanna has been the CEO of MergerTech since its inception in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://article.wn.com/view/2017/02/20/Meet_Nitin_Khanna_The_Story_of_Success_Determination_y/|title=Meet Nitin Khanna – The Story of Success & Determination|date=20 February 2017|work=wn.com}}</ref> He co-founded a tech organization named Saber Corp in 1998,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2008/05/26/daily9.html|title=Founders leave Saber Corp.
⚫ |date=27 May 2008|work=bizjournals.com}}</ref> which was a provider of state government solutions in US. He helped it grow to 1200 employees and over $120MM in revenue by 2007, when he sold it to ] for $460MM. Khanna then took over the leadership of EDS' government business operation.


Khanna has also worked with ]. In 2015, he started Cura Cannabis Solutions. He has invested $5 million in iSOS Inc.,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vccircle.com/saber-corp-founder-nitin-khanna-backs-software-startup-isos/|title=Saber Corp founder Nitin Khanna backs software startup iSos|date=26 April 2017|work=vccircle.com}}</ref> a productivity enhancement solutions software company. Khanna is a board member of Vendscreen, Freewire Broadband, TiE Oregon (non-profit) and the Classic Wines Auction (non-profit).
Prior to this, Khanna co-founded a tech organization named Saber Corp<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2008/05/26/daily9.html|title=Founders leave Saber Corp.
⚫ |date=27 May 2008|work=bizjournals.com}}</ref>, which grew to become the largest standalone provider of state government solutions in US in 1998. He helped it grow to 1200 employees and over $120MM in revenue by 2007, when he sold it to EDS for $460MM. Khanna then took over the leadership of EDS' government business operation. A year later, when he departed from EDS (after HP's acquisition of EDS), the company stood at $300MM in revenue and 1500 employees.

On his tenure with Saber, Khanna managed 8 mergers and acquisition transactions, and gained an experience that helped him start MergerTech.
Prior to Saber, Khanna worked with ] and held a number of senior positions.

Lately, Khanna had ventured into the rapidly legalizing, $100BB recreational and medical cannabis industry in the US. Khanna started Cura Cannabis Solutions in 2015 and has already grown it to be counted among the largest cannabis oil providers in ].
Apart from these, Khanna also sits on the boards of Vendscreen, Freewire Broadband, TiE Oregon (non-profit) and the Classic Wines Auction (non-profit), and advises over half a dozen companies in the mobile, social, and cloud spaces as well.


== Acquisitions == == Acquisitions ==
⚫ As the CEO of MergerTech, Khanna has led numerous mergers and acquisitions deals, including the following:{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
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⚫ Being the CEO of MergerTech, Khanna has led numerous mergers and acquisitions deals, with the recent most including the following:
* Acquisition of ArcTouch by Grey * Acquisition of ArcTouch by Grey
* Acquisition of Serene Corportation by AST Corporation * Acquisition of Serene Corporation by AST Corporation
* Acquisition of GlobeSherpa by RideScout * Acquisition of GlobeSherpa by RideScout
* Strategic Partnership of Media Labs with MDC Partners * Strategic partnership of Media Labs with MDC Partners
* Acquisition of Springbrook by Accela<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/techflash/2015/04/bay-area-tech-firm-buys-portland-based-government.html|title=Bay Area tech firm buys Portland-based government software maker|date=8 April 2015|work=bizjournals.com}}</ref>
* Acquisition of Springbrook by Accela
* Acquisition of AppThwack by Amazon Web Services<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2015/07/amazon_buys_portland_mobile_st.html|title=Amazon buys Portland mobile startup AppThwack|date=14 July 2015|work=oregonlive.com}}</ref>
* Acquisition of AppThwack by Amazon Web Services
* Acquisition of Serus by E2open * Acquisition of Serus by E2open
* Acquisition of Mutual Mobile by WPP * Acquisition of Mutual Mobile by WPP
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== Awards == == Awards ==
⚫ * Portland's Top 40 under 40 civic and entrepreneurial leaders in 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oregon.tie.org/tie-oregon-charter-member-nitin-khanna/|title=TiE Oregon Charter Member: Nitin Khanna|work=tie.org}}</ref>
Some of his accomplishments are:

* The Catalyst Award from ] in 2012 for recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit of Oregon.{{cn|date=February 2017}}
==Allegations==
* ] 500 Award in both 2006 and 2007.{{cn|date=February 2017}}
After being accused of raping a stylist of his own wedding the day before the event, Khanna stepped down as CEO of Select cannabis oils, following news that he had reached a civil settlement with his accuser.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-31172-tech-ceo-nitin-khanna-and-accuser-settle-in-rape-case.html|title=Tech CEO Nitin Khanna and Accuser Settle in Rape Case|date=24 January 2017|work=wweek.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wweek.com/portland/article-21761-dotcom-before-the-storm.html|title=Nitin Khanna controversy}}</ref>
* The Deloitte Fast 500 Award in 2007.{{cn|date=February 2017}}
* An achievement Award from Governor Kulongoski to acknowledge Saber's contributions to Oregon's business growth in 2004.{{cn|date=February 2017}}
⚫ * Portland's Top 40 under 40 civic and entrepreneurial leaders in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oregon.tie.org/tie-oregon-charter-member-nitin-khanna/|title=TiE Oregon Charter Member: Nitin Khanna|work=tie.org}}</ref>


== References == == References ==
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Nitin Khanna
Born (1971-03-18) 18 March 1971 (age 53)
Chandigarh, India
NationalityAmerican
Alma materThe Lawrence School, Sanawar
Purdue University
OccupationFounder & CEO of MergerTech

Nitin Khanna (born 18 March 1971) is an Indian-born entrepreneur settled in Portland, Oregon, United States. He is the chairman of MergerTech, an international mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. He is also the co-founder of Saber Corp., which is now acquired by EDS.

Early life and education

Khanna completed his early education at the Lawrence School, Sanawar, and obtained his bachelor's and master's in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

Career

Khanna has been the CEO of MergerTech since its inception in 2009. He co-founded a tech organization named Saber Corp in 1998, which was a provider of state government solutions in US. He helped it grow to 1200 employees and over $120MM in revenue by 2007, when he sold it to EDS for $460MM. Khanna then took over the leadership of EDS' government business operation.

Khanna has also worked with Oracle Corporation. In 2015, he started Cura Cannabis Solutions. He has invested $5 million in iSOS Inc., a productivity enhancement solutions software company. Khanna is a board member of Vendscreen, Freewire Broadband, TiE Oregon (non-profit) and the Classic Wines Auction (non-profit).

Acquisitions

As the CEO of MergerTech, Khanna has led numerous mergers and acquisitions deals, including the following:

  • Acquisition of ArcTouch by Grey
  • Acquisition of Serene Corporation by AST Corporation
  • Acquisition of GlobeSherpa by RideScout
  • Strategic partnership of Media Labs with MDC Partners
  • Acquisition of Springbrook by Accela
  • Acquisition of AppThwack by Amazon Web Services
  • Acquisition of Serus by E2open
  • Acquisition of Mutual Mobile by WPP
  • Acquisition of Simple by BBVA
  • Acquisition of HPM Works by Cancom

Awards

  • Portland's Top 40 under 40 civic and entrepreneurial leaders in 2002

Allegations

After being accused of raping a stylist of his own wedding the day before the event, Khanna stepped down as CEO of Select cannabis oils, following news that he had reached a civil settlement with his accuser.

References

  1. "Catching up with...Nitin Khanna". oregonlive.com. 25 May 2010.
  2. "Meet Nitin Khanna – The Story of Success & Determination". wn.com. 20 February 2017.
  3. "Founders leave Saber Corp". bizjournals.com. 27 May 2008.
  4. "Saber Corp founder Nitin Khanna backs software startup iSos". vccircle.com. 26 April 2017.
  5. "Bay Area tech firm buys Portland-based government software maker". bizjournals.com. 8 April 2015.
  6. "Amazon buys Portland mobile startup AppThwack". oregonlive.com. 14 July 2015.
  7. "TiE Oregon Charter Member: Nitin Khanna". tie.org.
  8. "Tech CEO Nitin Khanna and Accuser Settle in Rape Case". wweek.com. 24 January 2017.
  9. "Nitin Khanna controversy".
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