Dan Cooperstock gave his product away to non-profits for years before turning it into a profitable company. “I was very aware that I was running what’s called a lifestyle business,” he said.
Selling a company requires a lot of energy. The best time to sell is when you still have the motivation to navigate the process and maximize the value of what you’ve built.
David Niu created TINYpulse after getting burned out by his previous startups. During the pandemic, its employee surveys became critical for large companies trying to retain workers.
After being fired from an SEO gig, Adam White was determined to improve his skills. In the process, he built a SaaS that attracted nearly 200 clients — and a purchase offer.
As the role of influencers heated up, these young entrepreneurs made it easy to connect with Gen Z. Global brands lined up, and the company brought in 8 figures of revenue by the time it sold in 2022.
After years as a generalist WordPress agency, 93digital tightened its focus to B2B and SaaS clients. The move led to new opportunities, more revenue — and an acquisition.
