Overview
An exit strategy, if implemented early, is the surprising secret to ultimate startup success. Find out whyāand how to develop oneāin this comprehensive, practical guide from veteran Silicon Valley dealmaker Touraj Parang.Ā
In 2008, Touraj Parang's award-winning startup, Jaxtr, had 10 million users, raised nearly $20 million from top-tier Silicon Valley investors, and seemed poised to sail straight through the Great Recession. But, by January of 2009, Jaxtrās only hope for survival was to find a buyerāsadly, it was too late for that.
In Exit Path, Touraj draws on the lessons learned from that chaotic experience and the extraordinary successes that followed once he (and the entrepreneurs he advises) made creating and executing an exit strategy a top priority. For too long entrepreneurs have been failing to establish the requisite relationships and properly prepare for the most important milestone in their life cycle: a sale to an acquirer. But in todayās hyper competitive and interconnected business world, that is no longer an option. In this first-of-its-kind, comprehensive guide, you'll discover the surprising reasons few startups succeed while many failāand youāll learn that implementing an exit strategy early will empower you to take charge of your startupās ultimate fate, maximizing its potential for success while mitigating the risks of failure.Ā
Arranged in four sequential parts, Exit Path walks you through actionable steps to devise and execute an effective exit strategy, starting with a fresh new perspective on the critical importance of creating a viable sale option for your startup. You'll learn why creating your exit strategy is necessary well before you're contemplating an exit, regardless of the stage of your startup. Youāll also discover how to create your own exit plan, how to make your plan a reality through personal and business relationships, and how to approach and negotiate with acquirers for an outcome best aligned with your values and ambitions should the need arise.Ā
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or advisor, the expert advice and insights in Exit Path will inspire you to take charge of your startupās destiny and unlock its strategic potential and options over time.Ā
This book title, Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game, ISBN: 9781264703326, by Touraj Parang, published by McGraw Hill LLC (August 2, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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