In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest David Sinkinson. David and his brother Chris founded AppArmor. David discusses his experience founding and growing this public safety software company with his brother. The discussion navigates through their journey from bootstrapping the startup, achieving significant revenue growth, overcoming setbacks, and eventually negotiating a major acquisition by Rave Mobile Safety in 2022. However, that is not the end of the story. Soon after their first exit to Rave, Motorola acquired the business for over $500 million.

David shares key insights on startup methodologies like the lean model canvas, iterating and scaling efficiently, managing customer feedback, and effective strategies for achieving a successful exit. The episode also offers a glimpse into the acquisition process, from initial approaches and negotiations to due diligence and closing the deal, providing valuable lessons for both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.

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You can connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsinkinson/

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