Gazdecky: Founders face severe knowledge and experience disadvantages against buyers
Andrew Gazdecky · Episode 559 | Bootstrapping a Two-Sided Marketplace with MicroAquire · Jul 20, 2021 · at 19:28
Andrew Gazdecky, founder of MicroAcquire, explains why founders need better educational resources and marketplace leverage during M&A.
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“So when they go to the table with buyers, they're at an advantage because right now they're at a disadvantage, both from an educational standpoint and experience standpoint.”
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