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Ep 471 Exit Story: Kaelon Egan on Selling AccelaSchool to PowerSchool, Targeting Strategic Buyers, and Avoiding Earn-Outs

Built to Sell Radio

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Navigating Growth and Acquisition Strategies

In this chapter, the speaker shares their journey from the early days of building a startup to the daunting decision to sell it to PowerSchool. They reflect on the strategic alignment with potential acquirers, emphasizing the importance of positioning a company to attract specific buyers and the crucial decision-making processes involved. The discussion also highlights the challenges startups face in maintaining nimbleness and innovation while engaging with larger corporations during negotiations.

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