The first rule of Exit Club: never talk about exits.

Here’s why: the moment you bring it up, you’ve lost.

The psychology:

Founders dream of exits.

Investors need exits.

But no one can say it first.

The rule of thumb:

Pre-Seed/Seed: focus on market dominance, not sale. Series A: wait for hints, mirror enthusiasm, let them connect the dots. Series B+: follow their lead, discuss strategic options together.

Smart founders let VCs discover exit potential, focus on growth metrics, and build relationships, without mentioning acquisition plans.

Early exit talk? 🚨 Deal killer.

Exits are like fight club: the first rule is, don’t mention it.

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