The path to a successful exit looks different in 2025. In the age of AI, building a strong engineering team or a slick feature set isn’t always enough. Valuations are shaped by what surrounds your product, distribution, data, trust, and deals are structured with new metrics and risks in mind.

Copperleaf’s path to a $1B exit wasn’t easy (or typical). Under Judi Hess, with support from early backers like Pender Ventures, the team turned tough markets, early setbacks, and complex customer challenges into a foundation for long-term growth.

Greg Malpass didn’t set out to sell. He set out to solve customer problems and that mindset turned a solo consultancy into one of the largest Salesforce partners in the world, 1,100 employees, 1,800+ clients, and multiple product spinouts, culminating in a 2022 acquisition by Salesforce and a $100M+ exit for Traction Guest.

Most founders think about their exit as a final chapter, a moment of payoff, or transition. But what if it’s not a moment at all? At TechExit.io, Jack Newton shared how Clio redefined the concept of an exit by treating liquidity as a continuous strategy and not just a one-time event.

In this article, we explore the firsthand experiences of two founders; Jason Leeson of Squirrel Systems (Acquired by Valoris Group) and Kris Hartvigsen of Dooly (Acquired by Mediafly), who each…

It’s not just about having a world-changing product or a compelling pitch. The most effective founders develop something deeper: the ability to endure setbacks, make tough people-based decisions, and continue…

It’s not just about having strong financials or flashy growth metrics. The founders who land great outcomes know how to play the long game—building trust, staying top of mind, and…

There’s no shortage of hype around AI—but for founders and business leaders, the real challenge is cutting through the noise to find what actually works. How do you avoid falling…

Entrepreneurs seek partnerships with private equity (PE) firms for a variety of strategic reasons, primarily centered around accelerating growth and realizing value. Wondering if this avenue makes sense for you…