How to Prepare Your Startup for a Future Exit: Early Steps Every Founder Should Take – with Francine Gervazio, CEO at Shiftmove

In this episode of the Follow the Gradient podcast, we sit down with Francine Gervazio, CEO of Shiftmove, who shares her invaluable insights on merging companies, preparing your startup for acquisition, and navigating complex exit strategies.

Francine, who has led the successful merger of Avrios and Vimcar, reveals the steps every founder needs to take to position their company for a successful sale. Whether you're planning for an exit or simply want to better understand your startup's value in the market, Francine’s experience offers actionable tips and strategies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The key metrics investors and buyers look for
• How to align your management and board for an exit
• The importance of building a buyer's network early
• Why a realistic business plan is critical to closing deals
• Tips on engaging with strategic and financial buyers

Tune in for a wealth of knowledge on navigating the acquisition process from someone who’s been through it and is now on the buying side.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for CEOs, founders, and startup operators. Don't miss it!

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