Startup to Sale: From Vision to Acquisition - ⁠Asaf Nevo | Horizon Search 33

Sep 28, 2023

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Asaf Nevo, a seasoned entrepreneur, has led multiple companies over the past 17 years, including serving as CEO for an extended period. He then transitioned to become the head of revenue for a company that acquired his own startup and later assumed the role of chief business officer in another organization.

Currently, Asaf is embracing a new chapter in his career, where he finds himself in between ventures. He is dedicating his time to innovative projects centered around entrepreneurship, utilizing his expertise to offer consultancy services to startup companies.

As a passionate advocate for fundraising and storytelling, Asaf is actively involved in guiding and shaping the growth of these emerging businesses. Driven by his infectious passion for all things geeky, Asaf is ready to take on his next big entrepreneurial endeavor.

The Reality of Start-up Acquisitions:

"In general, everybody look at startups and thinks about an exit and lots of cash and being rich. It doesn't happen in 99.5% of cases." — Asaf Nevo 00:30:21-00:30:33

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[00:01:31] Long journeys, now focused on smaller businesses.
[00:04:55] Technology growth brings misuse, unintended consequences emerge.
[00:08:29] Photos AI can be helpful but potentially risky.
[00:11:54] AIA mistakes tolerated less, but still useful.
[00:14:28] Using GPT for simulated interviews was fulfilling.
[00:17:51] Haifa becoming startup capital due to students.
[00:20:57] State had non-conservative workers, not conservative.
[00:24:45] Entrepreneur turned consultant, enjoying helping others.
[00:28:36] Company faced investor problems, chose acquisition route.
[00:29:44] Confidence clauses in agreements, process, acquirer, exit, cash, rich, time.
[00:35:10] Helping real businesses facing funding challenges, mental barriers is biggest hurdle.
[00:36:19] Hands-on hustler passionate about working with founders.
[00:39:33] Easily reachable, positive agenda, open to communication.

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