http://micahbaldwin.disqus.com/Succeeding Through FailingenMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:02:13 -0000http://learntoduck.com/startups/law-minicycles/#comment-21069029<p>In the case of a lifestyle business, sure, that exit makes sense, but I was<br>thinking more around venture backed companies. In most cases, there is a<br>push for either M&amp;A or IPO. Generally, the concept is that there is an<br>“exit” on the decision. The decision is over, and its time to move on to the<br>next one.</p>Micah BaldwinMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:02:13 -0000http://learntoduck.com/startups/law-minicycles/#comment-21068921<p>Regarding - The Exit<br>There is another option you missed, and it may have the biggest payoff.<br>Become profitable, become self funded, continue to grow profits, become more profitable and delight countless humans along the way.</p><p>Often the biggest payoff an entrepreneur can have is experiencing the effect your company has on human beings, how your idea changed lives, solved problems, put employee's kids through college and built a loyal following of delighted customers.<br></p>John FischerMon, 26 Oct 2009 20:59:01 -0000