Every founder should prepare for exit from day one by organizing platform assets, credentials, and code for easy transfer. Set a realistic valuation that works for both you and a buyer. Be clear upfront about whether you'll stay involved after the sale.
I believe in this, that eventually everybody sells. So you should be ready for that from day one. It makes everything easier. And first and foremost, keep your platform access, accounts, code, code documentation, keep all of that ready from day one. Everything that you're supposed to transfer, like credentials. When you are trying to get acquired, have a valuation that makes sense. Your asking price should make sense to you and to also, also to the buyer. In addition to that, be very transparent about what what you're looking for post-acquisition. Be clear about the terms. If you don't want to be involved, be clear about it. If you want to be involved, be clear about that. Be very transparent about everything.
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