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Jonathan Rickert
Jan 8, 2024
Your silent late-stage prospects should be your loudest wake-up calls.
40-60% of the time, the deal killer is customer indecision.* What signals are you getting that a prospect is committed to act? Anyone in...
Jonathan Rickert
Dec 22, 2023
Them > You
Most B2B pitches start the same, tired way: the "Company Overview" slide. Instead of: "Our customers are X, Y, Z." Try this: "We spoke to...
Jonathan Rickert
Dec 21, 2023
Startups are never sold to companies.
It's people within companies who buy startups. People who are often taking huge career risks. So, founders should focus on: - Building...
Jonathan Rickert
Dec 20, 2023
Most founders think too narrowly about who could acquire their company.
Yet, history is full of surprising M&A moves. Some examples 👇 - Facebook -> Oculus VR (2014): Expands into immersive experiences. -...
Jonathan Rickert
Dec 19, 2023
Second-time founders have a big advantage in M&A.
But first-time founders can adopt their strategies, too. Here are six differences in approach that can make or break a successful exit:...
Jonathan Rickert
Dec 18, 2023
A founder's hardest and loneliest experience is often selling their business.
Yet most businesses are too small to attract bankers or M&A advisors to help. That's why we created ExitHero. 👇 Our goal: Supercharge...
Alex Chang
Mar 22, 2023
How to Hold a First Call
(Hint - if you're using ExitHero, we'll help you through this...) You have identified potential acquirers and sent teaser emails. Now the...
Alex Chang
Mar 21, 2023
Before you sell your startup, get your house in order
Getting Your House In Order Before embarking on the M&A process, it is important to organize corporate documents and agreements in...
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