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Episode 617 | News Roundup: Profitwell $200M Exit, Spreadsheet Mentality, and Watching an Acquirer Ruin Your Company

Startups For the Rest of Us

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The Complexities of Business Acquisitions

This chapter explores the recent $200 million exit of a bootstrap business, challenging stereotypes around successful outcomes for such companies. It delves into the emotional and practical implications for founders post-acquisition, including the loss of control and the reality of navigating future challenges.

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