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213. How NOT to sell your company

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What happens when an acquirer asks to buy a start-up?

The journey between the offer letter and money in the bank is long, arduous, and can sometimes lead to less money in the bank than the founders expected.

In this episode, you'll hear from serial entrepreneur Sam Oliver, about the hard lessons he learned when selling his last company.

If you're a founder, a corporate innovator, or a start-up investor, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:01:25 - Misconceptions Surrounding Startup Exits

00:02:58 - Creation and Growth of Property Technology Limited

00:04:35 - Challenges of Product-Market Fit

00:07:29 - Importance of Aligning Product with Revenue Generation for Customers

00:08:30 - Adversity Faced During the COVID-19 Pandemic

00:11:11 - Unexpected Boom in the Property Market Post-COVID

00:14:31 - Complex Nature of the Sale Process

00:17:26 - Challenges Encountered During the Earnout Period

00:22:32 - Importance of Thorough Contract Review and Negotiation

00:27:10 - Advice for Founders and Innovators on Approaching Potential Exits

For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on:

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For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/how-to-do-your-mid-year-review

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What happens when an acquirer asks to buy a start-up?

The journey between the offer letter and money in the bank is long, arduous, and can sometimes lead to less money in the bank than the founders expected.

In this episode, you'll hear from serial entrepreneur Sam Oliver, about the hard lessons he learned when selling his last company.

If you're a founder, a corporate innovator, or a start-up investor, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:01:25 - Misconceptions Surrounding Startup Exits

00:02:58 - Creation and Growth of Property Technology Limited

00:04:35 - Challenges of Product-Market Fit

00:07:29 - Importance of Aligning Product with Revenue Generation for Customers

00:08:30 - Adversity Faced During the COVID-19 Pandemic

00:11:11 - Unexpected Boom in the Property Market Post-COVID

00:14:31 - Complex Nature of the Sale Process

00:17:26 - Challenges Encountered During the Earnout Period

00:22:32 - Importance of Thorough Contract Review and Negotiation

00:27:10 - Advice for Founders and Innovators on Approaching Potential Exits

For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on:

Do you want to succeed in the Digital Age?

Check out the Digital Leadership Coaching Program

Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.

Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/how-to-do-your-mid-year-review

  continue reading

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