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Devoxx: Pull, Push, and Merge: Lessons from a Journey of Growth Through Acquisitions by April Schuppel Zaal

Pull, Push, and Merge: Key Takeaways

Apryse (formerly PDFTron) didn’t just buy its way to growth by snapping up iText, LEADTOOLS, and Scanbot SDK — it doubled down on people, processes, and culture. April Schuppel Zaal shares how embracing different engineering styles, team dynamics, and security mindsets actually fueled fresh ideas instead of friction.

Whether you’re eyeing acquisitions or shaking up your own squad, this talk delivers practical tips for building resilient, collaborative, and technically rock-solid teams that can really level up your product.

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