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How to Build and Sell a Startup with Andrew Gazdecki, Founder and CEO of Acquire.com

Feb 21, 2024
Learn from Andrew Gazdecki about successful business exits, how to structure deals, find the right buyer, and sell a startup in as little as 30 days. Discover insights on business acquisitions, strategic vs. financial buyers, and preventative measures for startup sale disappointments. Explore deal-making challenges, the importance of transparency, and Acquire.com's innovative approach to simplifying startup acquisitions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Timing of business exit depends on personal goals, even million-dollar exits are feasible for bootstrap founders.
  • Critical role of deal structuring and preparation in selling a business, involve attorneys early for a smooth acquisition process.

Deep dives

Andrew Gazteki's Entrepreneurial Journey

Andrew Gazteki, from a young age, was passionate about business and entrepreneurship. He started his first business while still in college, creating business apps that became a huge success, powering 5% of all apps in the iTunes app store. Later, he sold business apps for a significant sum, which he used to start his current venture, Acquire.com, a platform that helps startups get acquired.

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