startup founder

also referred to as: startup founders

5 statements across 5 episodes · 2 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Apr 11, 2022 by Andrew Gazdecki · across every show →

Everything said about startup founder, oldest first

Apr 11, 2022 negative
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Gazdecki argues the adage that startups are bought not sold is false
“There's a saying, it's not true. It basically means Google shows up to your door and they're like, Hey, here's your check. You got acquired, but you know, a lot of founders don't understand, like you actually have to like sell your business. You have to point …”
Andrew Gazdecki Apr 11, 2022 ▶ 15:54 Startup Acquisition Stories with Rick Garcia - Founder and COO of G12 Communications
Aug 8, 2023
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Gazdecki: 80% of founders sell their startup to build something new
“Generally, 80% of the time someone's selling a business, they want to start something new. That's like the main reason for sale.”
Andrew Gazdecki Aug 8, 2023 ▶ 13:55 Startup Acquisition Stories with JK Molina, Co-founder of Tweet Hunter
Feb 27, 2024 positive
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Schroter: People Remember That A Founder Sold, Not If They Made Money
“No one will remember whether or not you made money on the sale, but everyone will remember that you sold.”
Will Schroter Feb 27, 2024 ▶ 56:27 Startup Acquisition Stories Podcast with Wil Schroter, Founder of Startups.com
Jun 3, 2024 positive
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Gazdecki: Early transition documentation significantly impacts a startup's valuation
“Having these materials available in advance is huge, and You know, I think a lot of startup founders really don't understand how much it impacts your valuation, the amount of buyers interested.”
Andrew Gazdecki Jun 3, 2024 ▶ 14:18 Startup Acquisition Stories With Jeel Patel, Founder of InvoiceOwl
Apr 21, 2026 neutral
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Unrealistic valuation expectations are the primary reason founders fail to sell
“That's actually the number one reason we see founders not selling is being unrealistic on valuation”
Andrew Gazdecki Apr 21, 2026 ▶ 19:49 From a Real Problem to a SaaS Product Buyers Wanted
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