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Selling your Startup to a Billion Dollar Company!
In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Theis Søndergaard explore acquisitions with guest Brian Dean, founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics. They discuss the differences between lifestyle businesses and startups, and the three possible outcomes for startups: retention, IPO, or acquisition. They explain various types of acquisitions-strategic, tuck-in, and acqui-hire. Brian Dean recounts selling Backlinko to SEMrush, starting from the initial email that began the acquisition talks. He provides insights into the valuation process and his role after the acquisition. Dean advises founders on the importance of transparency with buyers, considering higher initial valuations, and having an experienced acquisition lawyer and advisor.
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Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heini/
Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard
LinkedIn: dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard
Guest: Brian Dean
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean/
Backlinko: backlinko.com/
Exploding Topics: explodingtopics.com/
#Founders #Startups #acquisitions #lifestyle #business #acqui-hire
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In this video, the conversation examines founders' personality traits and their impact on startup success, highlighting a study that underscores the importance of these traits. It discusses the Big Five personality model and the study's methodology, which involved analyzing tweets from active founders. Guest James Wise talks about his book 'Start Up Century' and the trend toward entrepreneurshi...
How Vivino Succeeded: The Good and Bad Decisions
zhlédnutí 527Před 14 dny
Vivino founders Heini and Theis walk through the fascinating journey behind Vivino's rise to become the world's top wine app and community. Discover the strategic decisions - from MVP strategies to unwavering consumer focus - that propelled them to success. Gain valuable insights on overcoming challenges, expanding into new markets, and navigating the delicate balance between traditional sales ...
Platform Risk and Founder Drama
zhlédnutí 352Před 14 dny
In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Courtney dive into the latest founder drama at OpenAI, discussing the resignation of key members and potential disagreements over AI development. They explore the resurgence of hustle culture in startups, examining the impact on work-life balance and the rise of hacker houses. The hosts also touch on Scarlett Johansson’s voice being used without con...
Google vs. ChatGPT and the Innovator's Dilemma
zhlédnutí 608Před 28 dny
In this episode, Heini and Hassan explore the fierce rivalry between Google and OpenAI, sparked by OpenAI's new search engine to challenge Google's dominance. They cover Google’s journey from Startup to the incumbent that is hit by an Innovator’s Dilemma. The challenges Google faces with AI advancements, and the potential for AI to revolutionize search engines. The hosts emphasize the importanc...
Crazy Startup Ideas, An airline for dogs? Wayve’s $1 billion for Self-Driving 2.0
zhlédnutí 676Před měsícem
Crazy Startup Ideas, An airline for dogs? Wayve’s $1 billion for Self-Driving 2.0
Lifesaving Covid Pivot, Founder Rivalry on the Biggest AI Stage
zhlédnutí 386Před měsícem
Lifesaving Covid Pivot, Founder Rivalry on the Biggest AI Stage
Bootstrapped to $25 Million Exit, Founders Authenticity in the Face of Political Sensitivity
zhlédnutí 669Před měsícem
Bootstrapped to $25 Million Exit, Founders Authenticity in the Face of Political Sensitivity
This Pitch Deck Framework Raised Me $200M+
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed měsícem
This Pitch Deck Framework Raised Me $200M
Learnings from Failed Product Launch, Working in Legal Gray Zones and Is the Venture market turning
zhlédnutí 649Před měsícem
Learnings from Failed Product Launch, Working in Legal Gray Zones and Is the Venture market turning
What is it like to IPO on NYSE, New Ways of Funding, Lack of Innovation at Google and IPO Market
zhlédnutí 344Před 2 měsíci
What is it like to IPO on NYSE, New Ways of Funding, Lack of Innovation at Google and IPO Market
Startup Acquisitions, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Founder's Journey
zhlédnutí 401Před 2 měsíci
Startup Acquisitions, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Founder's Journey
Unraveling Big Tech's Legal Troubles & Startup Impact plus Adam Neumann buying WeWork?
zhlédnutí 379Před 2 měsíci
Unraveling Big Tech's Legal Troubles & Startup Impact plus Adam Neumann buying WeWork?
Neuralink implants, Bezos' v Musk's Race to Moon, DOJ v Apple, How to pitch on Shark Tank?
zhlédnutí 288Před 2 měsíci
Neuralink implants, Bezos' v Musk's Race to Moon, DOJ v Apple, How to pitch on Shark Tank?
TikTok Ban, Y Combinator Experiences, Bitcoin All time High and Elon Musk OpenAI Drama
zhlédnutí 625Před 2 měsíci
TikTok Ban, Y Combinator Experiences, Bitcoin All time High and Elon Musk OpenAI Drama
Reddit IPO, Microsoft's AI Investment, Thrasio Bankruptcy, Nvidia's Growth, Google's AI Pause
zhlédnutí 511Před 3 měsíci
Reddit IPO, Microsoft's AI Investment, Thrasio Bankruptcy, Nvidia's Growth, Google's AI Pause
We Blew Up a New App to $10K [No Code]
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 3 měsíci
We Blew Up a New App to $10K [No Code]
He Turned $0 into a $15M Startup… HERE‘S HOW
zhlédnutí 4KPřed 4 měsíci
He Turned $0 into a $15M Startup… HERE‘S HOW
From 0$ to $2.6M: Guide to Turn Around Your Startup
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 6 měsíci
From 0$ to $2.6M: Guide to Turn Around Your Startup
The Underdog: From $0 to $2M+ Funding
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 6 měsíci
The Underdog: From $0 to $2M Funding
Do THIS if you get no App Downloads
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 7 měsíci
Do THIS if you get no App Downloads
How Failing a Startup Can Be the Best Thing to Happen
zhlédnutí 4KPřed 8 měsíci
How Failing a Startup Can Be the Best Thing to Happen
When NOT to Fund Your Startup
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed 8 měsíci
When NOT to Fund Your Startup
Inside Silicon Valley's Ultra-Rich Tech Oasis
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 9 měsíci
Inside Silicon Valley's Ultra-Rich Tech Oasis
Startup Funding - THIS is How you fund your Startup!
zhlédnutí 30KPřed 9 měsíci
Startup Funding - THIS is How you fund your Startup!
I Found the Best Startup Business Models (So You Dont Have to)
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 10 měsíci
I Found the Best Startup Business Models (So You Dont Have to)
Will Threads take over Twitter?
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 10 měsíci
Will Threads take over Twitter?
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zhlédnutí 1KPřed 11 měsíci
Testing a Self-Driving Car to see if it’s ACTUALLY the Future
We Built an App in 24 Hours [No Code]
zhlédnutí 403KPřed 11 měsíci
We Built an App in 24 Hours [No Code]
How to Monetize an App [In 2023]
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Komentáře

  • @vawcreations5887
    @vawcreations5887 Před hodinou

    INVESTORS ARE LOOKING FIR LONG TERM SLAVARY THIS IS THE TRUTH. START SMALL GOTO THE MARKET WITHOUT DELAY COMPOUND COMPOUND COMPOUND HAVE AN SHARE HOLDER UNDER A PARTICULAR TIME FRAME PAY HIM BACK ABOVE THE MARKET. SCALE SCALE SCALE APPOINT A DIRECTOR BOARD GO PUBLIC (IF POSSIBLE) EXIT LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING

  • @BrianDean
    @BrianDean Před 4 hodinami

    Thanks so much for having me!

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup Před 4 hodinami

      Thanks Brian, fantastic to have you on, great story that a lot of founders can learn from!

  • @geekin4gadgets
    @geekin4gadgets Před 11 hodinami

    I was taking notes as if I were in school. Very valuable information! Thank you.

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

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    Did.

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

    I'm Christian.😅

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

    God bless.

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

    3 am

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    @user-un8yg7bc4w Před dnem

    New comment. Genetics

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    Angel investors in Gauteng SA

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    I'm looking for angel investor too

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    @gloriamagana4734 Před dnem

    Fuck

  • @AngelinaJordan74
    @AngelinaJordan74 Před 2 dny

    I remember when I just got into crypto back in 2019 but later in 2020 I ended up selling it because I was dumb and I didn't understand it. I studied and learned and now I know how it works. Got back into crypto early in 2023 with 10k and I’m up with 128k in a short period of time .This comment serves as motivation for all those who have invested and continue to invest in cryptocurrencies with so many losses, do not give up, cryptocurrencies can change your life. Do your best to connect with the right people and you will surely see changes.

  • @djambidextre
    @djambidextre Před 2 dny

    This is just perfect 🤩

  • @ehday381
    @ehday381 Před 3 dny

    Thank ypu Sir

  • @geekin4gadgets
    @geekin4gadgets Před 3 dny

    Do you think it's necessary to worry about paying a co-founder or anyone who will work with you when you are starting out and have no funds yet?

  • @AsmaKhan-zq4ln
    @AsmaKhan-zq4ln Před 3 dny

    Drimfel! Leverage social media engagement to grow your audience and views!

  • @foreverliving748
    @foreverliving748 Před 3 dny

    Norplex! Connect with your audience on social media to boost your channels views!

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    Glintek! Build a community on social media to drive more views to your channel!

  • @Niyongaboanserme
    @Niyongaboanserme Před 3 dny

    So lhave an idea fo it's action

  • @thandozuma8740
    @thandozuma8740 Před 4 dny

    This helps I have pitching coming next week

  • @thandozuma8740
    @thandozuma8740 Před 4 dny

    I love this channel ❤️, I had trouble with finding money to build my app, now I have finished my prototyping in figma, I am currently building my MVP in flutterflow. I have a little experience in coding, flutterflow is saving my life, thank for the recommendation.

  • @bisonjunk
    @bisonjunk Před 4 dny

    Great Idea to talk about execution. The key to success is to start NOW but the other key to failure, is to keep wondering if its a good Idea!

  • @paresanboys
    @paresanboys Před 4 dny

    Engage on social media to build an audience and boost views!。。

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    @vishalprajapati592 Před 4 dny

    Connect with your audience on social media to boost your channels views!。。

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    @HudsonKhan-bi8ob Před 4 dny

    Build a community on social media to drive more views to your channel!。。

  • @smartboysai-om2112
    @smartboysai-om2112 Před 4 dny

    Leverage social media engagement to grow your audience and views!。。

  • @preet8998
    @preet8998 Před 5 dny

    But they are still not profitable I believe

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 Před 6 dny

    That was pretty cool.

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence Před 6 dny

    👍💯

  • @Arsobar
    @Arsobar Před 7 dny

    lol wtf is this

  • @Nick-lb8cm
    @Nick-lb8cm Před 7 dny

    162.. being pessimistic with 3s and a 2 on the end…. as I still have to actually get the money not just the conversation. First impression was 3s all the way. unique patented product. Registered planned ready to go. Just needs the capital. Ex boss is a vc. I gave conservative projection of 40m over 5 years… wants to know the aggressive strategies projections, regardless of ridiculous numbers. So I Had to simplify from a 67 page by to a 27pg. Initial investment required tripled. I guess they what to know what they can see as a return rather than what is likely as a bottom line.

  • @borisborisov2983
    @borisborisov2983 Před 7 dny

    Fantastic video! The format of two co-founders discussing controversial decisions, and extracting their learnings... is really great!

  • @Stoyan_Yankov
    @Stoyan_Yankov Před 7 dny

    Loved it! Super practical. One of my favourite episodes. Great format 👍

  • @n00blord111
    @n00blord111 Před 7 dny

    i'm having hard time to belive that there is a single honest comment in the comment section, probably a no-code app making them

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence Před 8 dny

    👍👍

  • @anselmoribeiro736
    @anselmoribeiro736 Před 8 dny

    Fund & Grow has a business credit building program for $3500 where they work with you get business credit. However, that cost is $4000 for two people. If anyone is interested in splitting cost, let me know. That will be $2000 each for a service that can potentially get you 50k - 250k in business funding

  • @ferasalawadi4273
    @ferasalawadi4273 Před 9 dny

    am looking for investors for My AI App, am on.a mission on Automate Small ~ Large businesses to Automate the workforce, Via AI, WhatsApp and Phone Calls

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence Před 9 dny

    👍👍

  • @patriziap4316
    @patriziap4316 Před 9 dny

    Very good, it's such a pleasure to lissen your comversation, useful and interesting.

  • @leugim8872
    @leugim8872 Před 9 dny

    This is 🪙

  • @AndrewDiatroptoff
    @AndrewDiatroptoff Před 9 dny

    Incredible conversation. We have a cannabis tech startup that is getting comparisons to Vivino, so this is a really awesome conversation for our team to tune into. So, thanks for this

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup Před 9 dny

      Great, thanks, glad you liked it!

  • @SrTelis1
    @SrTelis1 Před 9 dny

    Hi, I would like to ask, if in the evaluation you have to add the price of the platform, do I have add also the rent, the IT equipment, office equipment, 2 employs etc for the next 3-6? months?

  • @DavianaMUA
    @DavianaMUA Před 10 dny

    I’m looking for investors in Dubai🙏