That’s it, the finish line! Or is it really? Depends.
Some founders stay on for the next part of the journey, some leave before the exit process begins. Others exit and come back again to exit again.
If you have made it this far, you should think about if you really want to continue at the helm or you need to take some time to relax. Ideally, you make up your mind a year in advance of a potential exit, so you don’t get golden handcuffs.
You should also think about tax planning. Might save you hundreds of millions, if you plan it right. Ideally, you do this at least a year in advance of a potential exit. The earlier the better.
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