"The startup world is undeniably about firefighting for survival"
The urgent eats the important for breakfast...
Growth, Market expansion, Product roadmap, Fundraising, and above all, Managing Cash Flow...​​
Who is this Program for?
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Tech startups planning or considering acquisition within 1–3 years
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Founders and CEOs who want a structured, proactive exit path, not a reactive last-minute process
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Teams who are ready to align product, go-to-market and partnerships around a clear exit thesis
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Companies that are already seeing traction and want to translate that into strategic value for acquirers
✅ You know who might acquire you, but not how to get on their radar
✅ You’ve built strong technology but not a clear exit story
✅ You want to avoid being forced into a weak or rushed exit
Five Common Exit Mistakes of a Tech CEO According to Gartner
Not Prioritizing Exit Strategy or Devoting Sufficient Focus
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Underestimating the Complexity of an Exit and Failing to Preplan
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Treating an Exit as “Normal”
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Believing “If We Build Product Excellence, Buyers Will Come.” They Won’t.
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Underestimating the Conflicts and Difficulties of Running the Business While Managing an Exit
Not Prioritizing Exit Strategy or Devoting Sufficient Focus
An exit is the most important decision a tech CEO can make, yet Gartner research shows most CEOs are not dedicating the time and attention required for a successful outcome. In a recent Gartner Tech CEO Survey, only 5% listed exit strategy as their top priority.
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