You’ve refined your approach and put in the work to make sure your business is set up for success. You have a solid vision and you're ready to find the capital that will take it to the next level. So, what do you actually need to start talking to investors? And how do you prepare those materials to get the best possible outcome?
When you’re trying to turn a promising idea into a viable business, your entire world revolves around hitting the next milestone. Every bit of effort is about raising enough capital not just to reach that next goal, but to have a cushion for the inevitable surprises and a budget to market for the next round of startup funding. It's a game of levels. Even if your grand vision is an IPO or a legacy business, you have to win the level you’re on right now.
So, it finally happened. After years of grinding, someone has made an offer to buy your startup company. The first feeling is pure euphoria—you can already picture what life looks like after the deal closes. But then, a wave of anxiety hits. How do you actually prepare for an acquisition? This is where the real work begins.
So, you're thinking about selling your SaaS startup. Before you even get to the formal part of the acquisition process, where buyers will definitely demand a professional valuation, you need a number. This isn't the final price tag, but rather a well-reasoned estimate to get the conversation started and pull serious buyers in.
For most founders, the dream is to sell their business startup. But the path to acquisition is often a nightmare—a long, bureaucratic slog that can pull you away from what you do best: running your company. And after all that, a deal is never guaranteed.
Everyone understands that growth is important. It’s the force that transforms a simple idea into a business and a fledgling startup into a powerhouse. But knowing how to actually create that growth—and do it fast—is a different story. I want to share how I helped one promising more than double its revenue in just the first three months of a wild nine-month ride.
In the world of startups, a great product or service feels like the ultimate goal. But what happens when a competitor comes along and copies your features, or even does it cheaper? This is where your real competitive advantage comes in: your story. While anyone can replicate what you do, no one can replicate who you are. A powerful brand story is what sets you apart, excites your customers, and builds a loyal following that can’t be bought. For any , mastering storytelling is a critical step toward outshining the competition and building something truly lasting.
After emerging from a major crisis with Apple, I found myself taking a hard look at the business I had spent eight years of my life building. I started Bizness Apps in my college dorm, working 100-hour weeks to grow it into a tech startup with $10 million in annual recurring revenue. It was my first real company, and I dove into leadership with zero experience. I stumbled a lot, but that willingness to learn on the fly was what made the whole thing possible.
Before you start polishing your pitch deck and lining up investor meetings, it’s crucial to get your head in the right place. Getting your expectations, your math, and your strategy straight from the beginning can make all the difference when you’re looking for .