Cohort-based Course
This course helps startup CEOs scale strategically and maximize value by designing for high-impact exits and strategic alternatives.
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3 people enrolled last week.
Cohort-based Course
This course helps startup CEOs scale strategically and maximize value by designing for high-impact exits and strategic alternatives.
This course is popular
3 people enrolled last week.
Course overview
In this course, you’ll learn how to think like a strategic buyer while building like a visionary founder. You’ll develop a clear understanding of your company’s enterprise value, identify realistic exit paths, and create a roadmap that gives you optionality—not just urgency—when opportunity knocks. Through frameworks, real examples, and live feedback, you’ll leave with a customized Strategic Option Plan and the confidence to lead your company toward the outcome it deserves.
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For founders ready to turn growth into leverage and create real strategic optionality—not just react when a buyer calls.
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For CEOs 12–24 months from a raise, exit, or partnership who want to lead with clarity, not scramble under pressure.
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For startup leaders who want to build companies that buyers want—without waiting for luck or inbound interest.
Understand M&A as a Growth Strategy – Learn how acquirers think and what makes companies valuable.
Build a Sellable, Scalable Business – Structure your company to attract buyers while remaining fundable.
Avoid Common Pitfalls – Prevent deal-killing mistakes with proactive financial, legal, and operational readiness.
Make Smarter Exit Decisions – Learn when to raise more capital, seek strategic partnerships, or sell.
Gain Strategic Clarity – Build a clear, actionable roadmap that aligns your team, investors, and long-term vision.
Learn how to leverage AI to be your private corp dev
Live sessions
Learn directly from Eran Sandhaus & Doron Simon in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Exit Ready: The CEO's Guide to Strategic M&A
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Eran is a venture investor, strategic advisor, and former corporate executive with 25+ years of experience leading innovation, strategy, and M&A.
He’s helped scale companies from early stage through acquisition, and served as a GM/VP and led Corporate Development in multiple global firms.
As Managing Partner at J-Impact and co-founder of Vector M&A, Eran works with founders to align vision with outcomes and turn strategic planning into real-world leverage.
Doron is a strategy and M&A expert with 30+ years of experience as a general manager, corporate development executive, and trusted advisor to growth-stage startups and public boards.
He’s led teams through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic pivots across industries and geographies.
Doron brings both structure and deep knowledge to help founders navigate complex decisions and build with the endgame in mind.
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2.5 hours per week
Wednsdays - Live Sessions
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
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July 9th, 2025
Start date with first live session
Weekly projects to Apply to Your Company
1 hour per week
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