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Selling your Startup to a Billion Dollar Company!
In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Theis Søndergaard explore acquisitions with guest Brian Dean, founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics. They discuss the differences between lifestyle businesses and startups, and the three possible outcomes for startups: retention, IPO, or acquisition. They explain various types of acquisitions-strategic, tuck-in, and acqui-hire. Brian Dean recounts selling Backlinko to SEMrush, starting from the initial email that began the acquisition talks. He provides insights into the valuation process and his role after the acquisition. Dean advises founders on the importance of transparency with buyers, considering higher initial valuations, and having an experienced acquisition lawyer and advisor.
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Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heini/
Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard
LinkedIn: dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard
Guest: Brian Dean
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean/
Backlinko: backlinko.com/
Exploding Topics: explodingtopics.com/
#Founders #Startups #acquisitions #lifestyle #business #acqui-hire
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In this video, the conversation examines founders' personality traits and their impact on startup success, highlighting a study that underscores the importance of these traits. It discusses the Big Five personality model and the study's methodology, which involved analyzing tweets from active founders. Guest James Wise talks about his book 'Start Up Century' and the trend toward entrepreneurshi...
How Vivino Succeeded: The Good and Bad Decisions
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Platform Risk and Founder Drama
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In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Courtney dive into the latest founder drama at OpenAI, discussing the resignation of key members and potential disagreements over AI development. They explore the resurgence of hustle culture in startups, examining the impact on work-life balance and the rise of hacker houses. The hosts also touch on Scarlett Johansson’s voice being used without con...
Google vs. ChatGPT and the Innovator's Dilemma
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In this episode, Heini and Hassan explore the fierce rivalry between Google and OpenAI, sparked by OpenAI's new search engine to challenge Google's dominance. They cover Google’s journey from Startup to the incumbent that is hit by an Innovator’s Dilemma. The challenges Google faces with AI advancements, and the potential for AI to revolutionize search engines. The hosts emphasize the importanc...
Crazy Startup Ideas, An airline for dogs? Wayve’s $1 billion for Self-Driving 2.0
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Crazy Startup Ideas, An airline for dogs? Wayve’s $1 billion for Self-Driving 2.0
Lifesaving Covid Pivot, Founder Rivalry on the Biggest AI Stage
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Lifesaving Covid Pivot, Founder Rivalry on the Biggest AI Stage
Bootstrapped to $25 Million Exit, Founders Authenticity in the Face of Political Sensitivity
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Bootstrapped to $25 Million Exit, Founders Authenticity in the Face of Political Sensitivity
This Pitch Deck Framework Raised Me $200M+
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This Pitch Deck Framework Raised Me $200M
Learnings from Failed Product Launch, Working in Legal Gray Zones and Is the Venture market turning
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What is it like to IPO on NYSE, New Ways of Funding, Lack of Innovation at Google and IPO Market
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Startup Acquisitions, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Founder's Journey
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Startup Acquisitions, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Founder's Journey
Unraveling Big Tech's Legal Troubles & Startup Impact plus Adam Neumann buying WeWork?
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Neuralink implants, Bezos' v Musk's Race to Moon, DOJ v Apple, How to pitch on Shark Tank?
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Reddit IPO, Microsoft's AI Investment, Thrasio Bankruptcy, Nvidia's Growth, Google's AI Pause
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He Turned $0 into a $15M Startup… HERE‘S HOW
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From 0$ to $2.6M: Guide to Turn Around Your Startup
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The Underdog: From $0 to $2M+ Funding
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The Underdog: From $0 to $2M Funding
Do THIS if you get no App Downloads
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Do THIS if you get no App Downloads
How Failing a Startup Can Be the Best Thing to Happen
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When NOT to Fund Your Startup
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When NOT to Fund Your Startup
Inside Silicon Valley's Ultra-Rich Tech Oasis
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Inside Silicon Valley's Ultra-Rich Tech Oasis
Startup Funding - THIS is How you fund your Startup!
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Startup Funding - THIS is How you fund your Startup!
I Found the Best Startup Business Models (So You Dont Have to)
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I Found the Best Startup Business Models (So You Dont Have to)
Will Threads take over Twitter?
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Will Threads take over Twitter?
Testing a Self-Driving Car to see if it’s ACTUALLY the Future
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Testing a Self-Driving Car to see if it’s ACTUALLY the Future
We Built an App in 24 Hours [No Code]
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We Built an App in 24 Hours [No Code]
How to Monetize an App [In 2023]
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How to Monetize an App [In 2023]

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @my_wave_app
    @my_wave_app 2 години тому

    I am saying thank you today as when I started a year ago, this was one of my go to video on how to build my startup idea (social media content creator dashboard). Keep the good content, it is helping me and others entrepreneurs for sure!

  • @Divyv520
    @Divyv520 2 дні тому

    Hey Man , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what you think ?

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup День тому

      Thanks but happy with my current team

    • @Divyv520
      @Divyv520 День тому

      @@RawStartup Is there any place for improvement , I can help you with man ?

  • @Bully1973
    @Bully1973 3 дні тому

    The people proposing the idea were living in a progressive bubble and completely out of touch with reality.

  • @vladgidea
    @vladgidea 3 дні тому

    If founders want to learn more about how to work with partners for increasing their distribution, the keyword to look for is often "channel marketing" and "channel partners". But these strategies are mostly relevant from late seed & Series A onwards. Integrations are another story ofc

  • @vawcreations5887
    @vawcreations5887 4 дні тому

    INVESTORS ARE LOOKING FIR LONG TERM SLAVARY THIS IS THE TRUTH. START SMALL GOTO THE MARKET WITHOUT DELAY COMPOUND COMPOUND COMPOUND HAVE AN SHARE HOLDER UNDER A PARTICULAR TIME FRAME PAY HIM BACK ABOVE THE MARKET. SCALE SCALE SCALE APPOINT A DIRECTOR BOARD GO PUBLIC (IF POSSIBLE) EXIT LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING

  • @BrianDean
    @BrianDean 4 дні тому

    Thanks so much for having me!

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup 4 дні тому

      Thanks Brian, fantastic to have you on, great story that a lot of founders can learn from!

  • @geekin4gadgets
    @geekin4gadgets 4 дні тому

    I was taking notes as if I were in school. Very valuable information! Thank you.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    Evolution takes time. I'm a christian. I should know.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    Disassociative day. We are over populated.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    Disassociative day.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    Disacositive Day.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    Did.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    I have did.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    It's 3 am.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    I'm Christian.😅

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    God bless.

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    3 am

  • @user-un8yg7bc4w
    @user-un8yg7bc4w 5 днів тому

    New comment. Genetics

  • @tebogontshekang2850
    @tebogontshekang2850 5 днів тому

    Angel investors in Gauteng SA

  • @tebogontshekang2850
    @tebogontshekang2850 5 днів тому

    I'm looking for angel investor too

  • @gloriamagana4734
    @gloriamagana4734 5 днів тому

    Fuck

  • @AngelinaJordan74
    @AngelinaJordan74 6 днів тому

    I remember when I just got into crypto back in 2019 but later in 2020 I ended up selling it because I was dumb and I didn't understand it. I studied and learned and now I know how it works. Got back into crypto early in 2023 with 10k and I’m up with 128k in a short period of time .This comment serves as motivation for all those who have invested and continue to invest in cryptocurrencies with so many losses, do not give up, cryptocurrencies can change your life. Do your best to connect with the right people and you will surely see changes.

  • @djambidextre
    @djambidextre 6 днів тому

    This is just perfect 🤩

  • @ehday381
    @ehday381 7 днів тому

    Thank ypu Sir

  • @geekin4gadgets
    @geekin4gadgets 7 днів тому

    Do you think it's necessary to worry about paying a co-founder or anyone who will work with you when you are starting out and have no funds yet?

  • @AsmaKhan-zq4ln
    @AsmaKhan-zq4ln 7 днів тому

    Drimfel! Leverage social media engagement to grow your audience and views!

  • @foreverliving748
    @foreverliving748 7 днів тому

    Norplex! Connect with your audience on social media to boost your channels views!

  • @sandeepsachdeva1336
    @sandeepsachdeva1336 7 днів тому

    Glintek! Build a community on social media to drive more views to your channel!

  • @Niyongaboanserme
    @Niyongaboanserme 7 днів тому

    So lhave an idea fo it's action

  • @thandozuma8740
    @thandozuma8740 8 днів тому

    This helps I have pitching coming next week

  • @thandozuma8740
    @thandozuma8740 8 днів тому

    I love this channel ❤️, I had trouble with finding money to build my app, now I have finished my prototyping in figma, I am currently building my MVP in flutterflow. I have a little experience in coding, flutterflow is saving my life, thank for the recommendation.

  • @bisonjunk
    @bisonjunk 8 днів тому

    Great Idea to talk about execution. The key to success is to start NOW but the other key to failure, is to keep wondering if its a good Idea!

  • @paresanboys
    @paresanboys 8 днів тому

    Engage on social media to build an audience and boost views!。。

  • @vishalprajapati592
    @vishalprajapati592 8 днів тому

    Connect with your audience on social media to boost your channels views!。。

  • @HudsonKhan-bi8ob
    @HudsonKhan-bi8ob 8 днів тому

    Build a community on social media to drive more views to your channel!。。

  • @smartboysai-om2112
    @smartboysai-om2112 8 днів тому

    Leverage social media engagement to grow your audience and views!。。

  • @preet8998
    @preet8998 9 днів тому

    But they are still not profitable I believe

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 10 днів тому

    That was pretty cool.

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence 10 днів тому

    👍💯

  • @Arsobar
    @Arsobar 11 днів тому

    lol wtf is this

  • @Nick-lb8cm
    @Nick-lb8cm 11 днів тому

    162.. being pessimistic with 3s and a 2 on the end…. as I still have to actually get the money not just the conversation. First impression was 3s all the way. unique patented product. Registered planned ready to go. Just needs the capital. Ex boss is a vc. I gave conservative projection of 40m over 5 years… wants to know the aggressive strategies projections, regardless of ridiculous numbers. So I Had to simplify from a 67 page by to a 27pg. Initial investment required tripled. I guess they what to know what they can see as a return rather than what is likely as a bottom line.

  • @borisborisov2983
    @borisborisov2983 11 днів тому

    Fantastic video! The format of two co-founders discussing controversial decisions, and extracting their learnings... is really great!

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup 11 днів тому

      Thanks Appreciate it 🙏

  • @Stoyan_Yankov
    @Stoyan_Yankov 11 днів тому

    Loved it! Super practical. One of my favourite episodes. Great format 👍

    • @RawStartup
      @RawStartup 11 днів тому

      Thanks, appreciate it 💪

  • @n00blord111
    @n00blord111 11 днів тому

    i'm having hard time to belive that there is a single honest comment in the comment section, probably a no-code app making them

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence 12 днів тому

    👍👍

  • @anselmoribeiro736
    @anselmoribeiro736 12 днів тому

    Fund & Grow has a business credit building program for $3500 where they work with you get business credit. However, that cost is $4000 for two people. If anyone is interested in splitting cost, let me know. That will be $2000 each for a service that can potentially get you 50k - 250k in business funding

  • @ferasalawadi4273
    @ferasalawadi4273 13 днів тому

    am looking for investors for My AI App, am on.a mission on Automate Small ~ Large businesses to Automate the workforce, Via AI, WhatsApp and Phone Calls

  • @SheneniLawrence
    @SheneniLawrence 13 днів тому

    👍👍

  • @patriziap4316
    @patriziap4316 13 днів тому

    Very good, it's such a pleasure to lissen your comversation, useful and interesting.