July 17, 2023

Preparing for Acquisition w/ Our Future

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Episode 16: Michael Sikand (@michaelsikand) and Simran Sandhu (@_simmy_) share the story of how they started Our Future, the #1 source of business for GenZ. After building a massive following on TikTok and garnering millions of views on their short-form explainers, they were acquired by Morning Brew. But post-acquisition life only brought a new set of challenges. Learn about the considerations and consequences of selling your business from these young and talented entrepreneurs.


Timestamps:

(03:01): Intro

(09:58): Attracting investors

(13:55): Managing expectations

(17:32): Unlocking synergies with your new partner


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