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Startup Acquisition Stories

Acquire.com
Startup Acquisition
Acquire.com
Saas
Mergers and Acquisitions
Startup Acquisitions
Entrepreneurship
Acquisition
Acquisition Process
Small Business
Noosa Labs
Swearit
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Computer Mouse For Xcloud
Business Scaling
Legal Support
Marketing Strategy
SEO
Blockchain
Product Traceability
Startup Sale Process

Get the inside look at how startup founders and entrepreneurs used Acquire.com (formerly MicroAcquire) to sell their startup or buy an online business. Learn tips on how to vet sellers/buyers, justify valuations, negotiate terms, handle due diligence, asset transfers, escrow, post-acquisition support, and more!

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Running small projects may not be glamorous. But for Thomas Ulman, it was the smartest way to scale and sell.

His founder story shows how improving what already works can lead to clean, profitable exits.

He took over Waitlist.email, a launch waitl... more

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Running two startups sounds ambitious. But for Nikita Danilov, it became a signal to focus. His startup exit story shows why knowing when to sell and finding the right buyer matters most.

He built SwiftNet, a subscription internet service for RV tra... more

Tanmay Kejriwal didn’t plan to build a company.

What started as a class project at TCU, a simple Shopify script to fix order issues, grew into Editify, a Shopify app with hundreds of users and steady revenue.

Once listed on Acquire.com, it attract... more

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Ion-Alexandru Secara didn’t chase flashy markets.

He built GovCon in a Box to help small contractors cut through government red tape, simplify proposals, and win more deals. Thousands of paying customers followed, and within weeks of listing, the st... more

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Nikita Danilov
Founder of SwiftNet, experienced in startups and e-commerce
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Episode: How Focus Closed SwiftNet in 30 Days
Alex Secara
Founder of GovCon, software platform for government contracting
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Episode: What It Takes to Turn Complexity Into a Successful Exit
Itay Elgazar
Founder of Superdev, software developer with years of experience in startups.
Superdev
Episode: The Secrets Behind This Bootstrapped AI App Life-changing Exit
Co-Founder 1
Software developer and co-founder of Appify Mobile
Appify Mobile
Episode: Bootstrapped, Viral Growth, and a 2-Week Exit
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ASO specialist and co-founder of Appify Mobile
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Episode: Bootstrapped, Viral Growth, and a 2-Week Exit
Umar Khan
Co-founder of ChatFAI, an AI chatbot platform
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Alex Carroll
Founder of Alpine Rings
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Episode: Why Buying an Ecommerce Business Was the Best Path
Rich Yun
Founder of Jet Designs
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Chan Yerneni
Founder and CEO of EssayGrader
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Andrew Gazdecki
Host of Startup Acquisition Stories who guides discussions on startup acquisitions, focusing on the journeys of founders and their insights into the acquisition process.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Best podcast for startup acquisitions

    I may be a bit biased but I love hearing stories directly from founders about their startups being acquired!

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    5
    Ashleycsuchico
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The episodes are noted for being informative, highlighting valuable strategies and practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to acquire or sell businesses.
Listeners appreciate the direct insights from founders who have successfully navigated the startup acquisition process.

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How a College Shopify App Project Turned Into a Profitable Exit
Q: If you were talking to another founder that was looking to sell their startup, what's a couple of pieces of advice you think you'd give?
Talk to founders who have sold before and understand the importance of time in the process.
How Focus Closed SwiftNet in 30 Days
Q: What was the hardest part throughout the whole acquisition journey?
Nikita highlighted the psychological pressure of ensuring the business continued to grow even while engaged in the sale process.
What It Takes to Turn Complexity Into a Successful Exit
Q: What made you decide to sell the business?
Different visions among co-founders and wanting to respect each other's views led to the decision to sell.
What It Takes to Turn Complexity Into a Successful Exit
Q: What advice would you give to someone that's looking at like a big, boring market that doesn't have any innovation?
It's important to jump on as many calls as possible with potential customers to understand their needs.
The Secrets Behind This Bootstrapped AI App Life-changing Exit
Q: How did you land on the buyer that you ended up selling to?
It was a good combination of price and having a vision closely aligned with his own.

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The content focuses on the experiences and insights of startup founders who have successfully bought or sold their businesses. With a particular emphasis on the journey of acquisition, episodes contain valuable discussions on negotiation strategies, evaluation techniques, and the intricacies of the due diligence process. Founders share their personal stories, including challenges they faced, pivotal decisions made, and the advice they have for others considering a similar path. This podcast is uniquely informative for entrepreneurs at any stage, providing a wealth of practical knowledge about business transitions while also inspiring potential founders with real success stories.

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Recent guests on Startup Acquisition Stories include:

1. Nikita Danilov
2. Alex Secara
3. Itay Elgazar
4. Co-Founder 1
5. Co-Founder 2
6. Umar Khan
7. Alex Carroll
8. Rich Yun

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