Just about every week I get a call from an entrepreneur trying to decide whether to raise another round of capital for his or her company, or sell the company and get out while the going is good. It’s usually an emotionally-charged discussion. There are all kinds of personal considerations that go into that decision, as well as the fiduciary […]
There is no lack of startup business models. My friend and colleague, Dave Parker, writes about business models and their trade-offs. He taught me most of what I know about choosing the right model. In fact, it wasn’t until I took his course at The Founder Institute(Seattle) that I realized I spent 10-years of my life building a business that had a […]
I sold several businesses after running them for many years. I now help other business owners find the right buyers for their companies. Finding the right buyer is a daunting process, not unlike finding love. I know a little something about that as well. I found myself single after 25 years of marriage and re-entered the dating marketplace. I found […]
Powerpoint presentation on exit strategies, presented to the NYC Mastermind Group. [lab_subscriber_download_form download_id=56]
I was honored to give a workshop on Exit Strategies yesterday at the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. Great turn out and a solid group of entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses. Here are the slides. If I can provide additional context, please reach out to me. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.startupbiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JMI-Business-Valuation-and-Exit-Strategies-6.20.16.pdf”]
Have you ever wanted to get paid for your ideas, without the trouble or risk of starting a company, raising money, or dedicating your life to them? No need to be humble, admit it, you’ve had some great ideas in your lifetime. You may have even seen one of your ideas become a successful product or service. You said to […]
