Venture-backed startups often fail, but M&A can salvage them. Wil Schroter shares his experience of buying failing startups and making 50 times ROI. Topics include knowing when to sell, restructuring a startup for desirability, and the challenges of acquiring distressed companies.

Wil Schroter, CEO and founder of Startups.com, shares his two-decade journey in the startup ecosystem. He discusses the significance of prioritizing output over hours worked to achieve true productivity. Wil also dives into the financial implications of selling companies and the evolution from client services to product-based offerings. Key insights include the strategic advantages of acquiring existing products and the importance of aligning professional choice with personal values for fulfillment. His candid reflections on entrepreneurship and its challenges are both enlightening and engaging.