Yesterday I hosted an event for founders to talk about how to get to and beyond “the exit.”
As a founder, you are constantly confronted with decisions that have far-reaching impacts—not just on you, but on your entire team and company. One theme of our conversation yesterday—how to deal with fear and uncertainty.
The Weight of Each Decision
One founder I spoke to mentioned how the weight of decisions increased as his company grew. Initially, his decisions impacted only himself, but as the company scaled, he found himself responsible for the livelihoods of over 100 employees. It was no longer just about his own risk tolerance but about ensuring the stability and future of an entire team. How do you determine whether the choices you’re making are the right ones?
The Pressure of “Real” and “Right”
One of the biggest challenges founders face is how to distinguish between real threats and opportunities versus those manufactured by fear or doubt. That uncertainty can often be overwhelming, especially when it involves critical decisions like exiting the business. One of the panelists at the event shared a story of turning down an acquisition offer, uncertain if it was the right choice but knowing it wasn’t consistent with his values. He waited two more years and received another offer—this time for double the price.
Knowing How to Trust
This experience highlights the importance of trust—trust in your vision, trust in the process, and sometimes, trust in waiting for the right moment, even when uncertainty clouds your judgment.
More to Come
This event was 90 minutes of conversation on all the aspects of the personal journey of entrepreneurship, and there is much more to come.
We’re still editing the recording—look for more of these insights in the coming week.
But if this resonates in the meantime, reach out. We’re building a community of people just like you and I would love for you to be a part of it.
Thank you to our panelists—
Greg Head Michael McAllister Townsend Wardlaw
#founder #exit
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