Bootstrapping a +$1B Business + Selling To The Ultra Rich | Jesse Pujji
My First Million
Empower Growth Through Strategic Rollups
Understanding private equity and the concept of rollups is crucial for profitable founders, especially those operating businesses with $2 to $5 million in EBITDA. Rollups involve acquiring smaller companies at lower multiples and consolidating them, potentially leading to significant value creation. For instance, a business that sells for eight times EBITDA can buy smaller firms at lower multiples, ultimately increasing its combined valuation through growth and synergies. This strategy, often more advantageous than traditional venture capital routes, enhances a company's margins, stability, and growth potential. Founders should embrace this approach as a viable path to scale and profitability, particularly by integrating innovative techniques such as leveraging AI to improve operations in acquired companies, enabling them to create more value over time.
