Marc Benioff Doesn't See Salesforce Doing a Lot of M&A

The transcript discusses the company's growth strategy, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It highlights the acquisition of Demandware, a leading commerce company, and the success of e-commerce solutions on the Salesforce platform. The speaker notes that while last year presented many M&A opportunities, the current market conditions have narrowed these windows, leading to a reduced focus on acquisitions this year.

What was the primary reason for the company's acquisition of Demandware?

• To enter the healthcare market

• To enhance their commerce solutions

• To expand into the automotive industry

• To develop new software for education

Which major client is mentioned as benefiting from the Salesforce platform?

• Puma

• Adidas

• Reebok

• Nike

What is the estimated e-commerce revenue for Adidas on the Salesforce platform this year?

• $5 billion

• $500 million

• $3 to $4 billion

• $1 to $2 billion

What is the name of the productivity tool mentioned as a private company acquisition?

• Trello

• Slack

• Whip

• Zoom

Why does the speaker believe there will be fewer mergers and acquisitions this year?

• Increased competition

• Regulatory challenges

• Lack of suitable companies

• Narrowed M&A windows