When it comes to start-up acquisitions, Touraj Parang is in a class of his own. He has both helped companies exit and has been on the acquirer side of deals throughout his many years in Silicon Valley. On this episode, he talks about the lessons he’s learned along the way and gives acquisition advice to start-up founders who are just entering this playing field.

Tune in to learn:

• Touraj’s fascinating Silicon Valley background (2:10)
• What to do when an acquisition offer comes through (18:30)
• What do founders forget to prepare for? (27:10)
• A story from an acquisition that didn’t go well (30:10)
• What’s one topic that didn’t make it into Touraj’s book (38:35)

Mentions:

• Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game

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