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20. Investing in Yourself as a Founder: A Talk With Jason Brown
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Summary
In this episode, an M&A advisor and business broker, Jason Brown talks with Samar Shah about preparing a startup for a successful exit. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and exit plan from the beginning, including various scenarios. He also discusses the benefits of inorganic growth through acquisitions and the need to build a strong team that can operate independently from the founder. Brown highlights the value of understanding the buyer's perspective and de-risking the business to maximize its value.
Takeaways
Have a clear vision and exit plan for your startup from the beginning, including various scenarios.
Consider inorganic growth through acquisitions as a means of entering a market, generating cash flow, and leveraging existing customer relationships.
Build a strong team that can operate independently from the founder, ensuring consistency in messaging and customer experience.
Think from the buyer's perspective and de-risk your business by addressing potential challenges and building value that the buyer doesn't have to create.
Invest in yourself and continue to develop your skills and mindset as a founder to drive the success of your venture.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Legal Matters
02:02 The Importance of a Clear Vision and Exit Plan
05:49 Inorganic Growth through Acquisitions
10:56 Building a Strong and Independent Team
13:47 Thinking from the Buyer's Perspective
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