Daniel Debow
How to Sell Your Startup
The Complete Guide to Running an M&A Process as a Founder
First Round Review, 2023
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A comprehensive guide to selling a startup, from a serial founder.
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In this comprehensive guide, serial founder and angel investor Daniel Debow explores the nuances of pursuing an acquisition. He discusses the best mind-set for approaching the process, tips for pricing and advice for navigating the transition to an executive role. Debow also explains why selling can serve the best interests of founders, investors and the acquiring company alike. Driving for a billion-dollar business doesn’t always make sense.
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About the Author
Daniel Debow is vice president of product at Shopify. He cofounded Helpful, acquired by Shopify; Rypple, acquired by Salesforce; and Workbrain, acquired by Infor. Debow has served as an angel investor for more than 90 companies. This article, based on an interview with Debow, was published in First Round Capital’s online magazine, The Review.
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