What Is Your Exit Strategy?
Today, I tackle the question “How do I talk about my exit strategy with investors?”
Get clear on what kind of business you want before you start trying to 
grow...otherwise, someone else will choose for you.
Today, we’ll cover:
- What different kinds of businesses you could choose to build
- How that translates into a different kind of exit strategy
- Why ultimately, the only exit strategy that matters is the one that’s right for you.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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