The Standard Library · Chapter 10

Exits and Ownership

Understand acquisition decisions and how founders build lasting financial value.

3 lessons

  1. 01

    How Startup Founders Actually Get Rich (Quick?)

    Build durable value rather than depending on a quick acquisition.

  2. 02

    A Founders Guide To Selling Your Company

    Distinguish a real acquisition process from expressions of interest and evaluate acquihire alternatives.

  3. 03

    How Paul Buchheit Sold His Startup to Mark Zuckerberg

    Paul recounts FriendFeed’s sale to Facebook, including walking away from an offer and choosing the team he wanted to join.

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