Built to Sell Radio Ep 429 10 Times Revenue for a 9 Employee Company with Michael Lieberman
Feb 16, 2024
Michael Lieberman, founder of Datastay, shares the story of his software company that was acquired by Autodesk for more than ten times its revenue. Topics include creating a searchable catalog for AutoCAD drawings, building credibility through custom projects, equity distribution, transitioning to a product-based business, dealing with the departure of a key engineer, and the life-changing acquisition by Autodesk.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Creating a Searchable Catalog for AutoCAD Drawings
02:37 • 3min
Building Credibility Through a Custom Project
05:26 • 6min
Equity Distribution, Transition to Product-Based Business, and Reconnecting with Past Collaborators
11:13 • 12min
The Departure of a Key Engineer
23:21 • 17min
Life-changing Acquisition and Transitioning to Autodesk
39:57 • 12min
Celebrating the Sale of a Business and Dealing with Unexpected Challenges
51:51 • 3min