When Acquisitions Work Bay area bluechip Autodesk has a proven record of doing it right. This design software enterprise has absorbed nearly 50 companies in the past 5 years alone with no end in sight. HR Acquisitions & Strategic Partnerships head Beth Trakimas has a theory that it’s the Autodesk culture of keeping their hands off what’s working that keeps the acquired culture strong. “We make sure they continue to work on projects they are passionate about” Beth says.