https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/founder-exits-and-m-a--7326067enBusinessCopyright Podyzerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d660cc02572fa44cfe5aecb6d1021447.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/founder-exits-and-m-a--7326067Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:47:50 +0000PodyzerPodyzerfeeds@spreaker.comEvery founder gets one shot at selling their company. The Exit Room follows real founders through their biggest financial moment—from the first offer to closing day—with an M&A advisor explaining the mechanics and a founder-seller revealing what...false63a21ea3-daab-5dfa-b086-4e75897e55b5episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-founder-faced-the-reality-of-noncompete-agreements--74997562a686a028-65b1-464d-a761-121c436a75a7Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:57:47 +0000PodyzerThe aftermath of a company sale often brings unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to noncompete agreements. In this discussion, we explore the experience of a seller who found themselves grappling with the limitations imposed by their...497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-founder-navigated-regulatory-hurdles-during-sale--74997574b937f935-26ac-4a3f-bc54-5bd14c15696fSat, 29 Aug 2026 05:55:51 +0000PodyzerThe road to selling a company can be fraught with unexpected regulatory challenges that can derail even the most promising deals. In this discussion, we explore the experience of a seller who faced significant regulatory scrutiny just as they were...583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-strategic-pivot-led-to-a-surprising-exit--749975701d057986-e16d-49ea-88c3-68bfa263fc58Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:53:13 +0000PodyzerIn the world of M&A, adaptability can be the key to unlocking unexpected opportunities. This discussion centers around a seller who faced a critical juncture when their initial buyer backed out, forcing them to rethink their strategy. Instead of...491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-founder-managed-cultural-integration-post-acquisition--74997559a88f717c-c92c-4bff-b1d3-229576b13804Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:46:41 +0000PodyzerCultural integration is often the unsung hero of successful acquisitions. In this discussion, we explore the journey of a founder who faced the daunting task of merging their company's culture with that of the acquiring organization. The founder...444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-unexpected-partnerships-reshaped-a-deal-journey--749975618e3557bf-2cf6-49b0-9f37-73c56b843632Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:56:08 +0000PodyzerThe path to a successful sale can take many twists and turns, especially when unexpected partnerships emerge. This discussion centers around a founder who, while navigating the sale of their company, found themselves in a unique collaboration with a...332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-founder-rebuilt-their-vision-after-the-sale--74997571624d0e3a-100e-4c8c-b974-336efa33cc07Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:11:53 +0000PodyzerThe journey of a founder doesn't end with a successful sale; it often leads to a new chapter of reinvention and growth. In this discussion, we explore the story of a founder who, after selling their company, faced the challenge of redefining their...491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-last-minute-offer-changed-everything-for-founders--749975603bed917d-a9fa-403a-83a1-3d4c6dec6b48Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:21:49 +0000PodyzerThe moment before a deal closes can be filled with uncertainty, but what happens when a last-minute offer comes in that changes everything? In this discussion, we explore a founder's experience when a surprise bid from a competitor emerged just days...544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-learned-from-a-failed-acquisition-attempt--74997557eaf9b481-8928-4999-bfe9-a3aaff7c3972Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:59:02 +0000PodyzerIn the world of M&A, not every deal goes through, and sometimes, the most valuable insights come from the ones that didn't make it to closing. This discussion centers around a founder's experience with a high-stakes acquisition that ultimately...520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-emotional-landscape-after-a-major-sale--74997569ddfbf06b-1ccf-456e-9af1-f3155d3d21ddSat, 11 Jul 2026 15:13:20 +0000PodyzerThe journey of a founder doesn't end with the sale of their company; it often marks the beginning of a complex emotional landscape. In this discussion, we explore the psychological transitions that founders face post-sale, including feelings of loss,...404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reinvesting-the-exit-proceeds-taught-lessons-selling-never-did--74997567episode-ep_9-e38dd812-3c2d-45ce-bb47-0f323cc0b99dSat, 17 May 2025 20:05:53 +0000PodyzerAfter the sale, the founder had capital to deploy. They'd learned how to build one company; now they tried to invest in others. This episode is about what happens when a founder becomes an investor and discovers that deploying capital is fundamentally...592false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wire-hit-and-then-the-identity-crisis-started--74997565episode-ep_8-af1f15a9-8974-4a48-8ea2-8d3fe756c638Sat, 10 May 2025 23:00:19 +0000PodyzerMoney arrived in the founder's bank account. The deal was done. They were rich. And then came the void. This episode is about what happens after the transaction closes—the psychological aftermath that founders rarely anticipate. The founder had spent...473false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-taxes-turned-a-ten-million-dollar-win-into-something-smaller--74997564episode-ep_7-95fd319b-f495-4f9d-88ed-527003be10beSat, 03 May 2025 04:13:38 +0000PodyzerA founder sold their company for ten million dollars and thought they'd made it. Then their tax advisor explained what actually happens when that money lands. Capital gains taxes, state taxes, alternative minimum tax, and the fact that some of the...496false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-for-the-earnout-meant-staying-in-a-broken-marriage--74997566episode-ep_6-31406675-bb3d-4732-be76-328d13ec2172Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:35:16 +0000PodyzerA founder sold their company with a two-year earnout and agreed to stay on as an executive. The buyer promised autonomy; the reality was constant friction. The buyer had different values, different speed, different priorities. The founder had built...507false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earnouts-sound-good-until-you-have-to-earn-them--74997563episode-ep_5-f1533fee-9f6e-4982-accf-8be0bee669c2Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:45:18 +0000PodyzerA growing marketing tech company received an offer that looked amazing on paper: a base payment plus a significant earnout tied to hitting revenue targets over the next two years. The founders loved it because it meant the buyer believed in the...501false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sixty-days-when-everything-almost-fell-apart-completely--74997558episode-ep_4-557b85fe-c155-4d05-b250-b7d9599256aaSun, 13 Apr 2025 02:13:42 +0000PodyzerThis episode focuses on the moment most founders don't talk about: when the deal nearly died. A B2B software company was three weeks from closing when the buyer's CEO changed, priorities shifted, and suddenly the deal was in jeopardy. The founders had...470false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diligence-process-exposed-every-skeleton-in-the-closet--74997572episode-ep_3-d2d7cb57-e2b0-478d-802f-a9b3559ae8bfSat, 05 Apr 2025 16:36:08 +0000PodyzerA fintech startup had a clean story, solid numbers, and a buyer ready to sign—until diligence began and everything got weird. This episode is about what happens when the buyer's lawyers, accountants, and engineers actually look inside your company....615false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-private-equity-showed-up-with-numbers-nobody-expected--74997573episode-ep_2-d6667e2f-5a59-4c95-b452-19f83dd3cdd8Sat, 29 Mar 2025 21:04:52 +0000PodyzerA bootstrapped SaaS company had been growing steadily for seven years, profitable and predictable, when a private equity firm came knocking with a valuation three times higher than what the founders thought possible. This episode unpacks the PE buyer...531false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snapchat-rejected-them-so-they-sold-to-google-instead--74997568episode-ep_1-fd608690-bcfc-4a47-8ce5-c4366e2f235dSat, 22 Mar 2025 22:54:29 +0000PodyzerA mobile analytics startup built a product so good that Snapchat wanted to acquire them—but only for a tiny fraction of what they thought they were worth. When the Snapchat deal fell apart over valuation disagreement, the founders pivoted hard and...506false1full