Umar Khan didn’t plan to sell.
Bootstrapped and lean, his AI side project ChatFAI went viral: 1M users in a year and MRR jumping from $500 to $2,000 in two months. Its edge? Long-term memory that kept conversations alive.
Despite traction, Umar chose focus over scale. He listed on Acquire.com, where verified buyers, clear documentation, and fast communication turned the process into a clean, stress-free exit.
In this episode, Umar shares:
How viral growth shaped a bootstrapped exit
- Why focus matters more than chasing scale
- How Acquire.com tools built trust and sped up due diligence
Here are 3 lessons from Umar’s exit:
- Preparation shortens deals
- Differentiation makes buyers move fast
- Timing your exit is everything
Whether you’re scaling for the long run or considering an exit, Umar’s journey proves that timing, preparation, and focus define the outcome.
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyEvery two weeks
- Published25 August 2025 at 15:38 UTC
- Length18 min
- Episode140
- RatingClean