Negotiate Key Terms Before Bringing in Lawyers, Founder Advises on M&A
dunkhippo33 · x · 2026-10-30
From his M&A thread: hash out the key terms with the acquirer before the lawyers get involved — know what you're selling, what you're willing to do after, and get roughly aligned on price first. This keeps the legal bill down.
Related event: Startup Founder's Playbook for Selling Your Company(3 posts)→
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