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My first exit was nothing like I imagined. You spend years building, dreaming, pushing toward that moment. When it finally happens, it’s over in a flash. A quick hit of glee, validation, and relief all at once. We had the closing party, lots of smiles and handshakes... and then I went home and back to changing diapers. It’s a rollercoaster. You ride the high and then life levels you right back out, but it’s unforgettable. Your first exit always holds a special place in your heart. What I’ve learned since then is that the real work and satisfaction come from staying focused on your vision. Build something solid. Stick to it when it’s hard. Timing and luck matter, but without fundamentals like team, culture, and perseverance, they don’t mean much. That's why I’m especially looking forward to TechExit.io this week. I’ll be moderating a panel with Matt O'Leary (1Password), Bram Sugarman (Shopify), and Farhan Thawar (Shopify) to take a peek behind the curtain of big tech M&A. Let me know if I’ll see you there.

We use Mantle at Willful for our cap table management, and to give all stakeholders - investors, advisors, and optionholders - a clear view of their position in the company. It's saved me time, money on legal fees (I love working with Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on meaty stuff, not on issuing option grants or board resolutions), and it's helped me plan for the future of the business. Amar Varma, you've built an incredible tool, and one that costs a fraction of the legacy competitor. Proud to be an early customer. If you're a founder who doesn't have a grip on your cap table, or why it's the single most important document in your business, please check out my interview with their team: https://lnkd.in/gZsXDun3

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Just finished onboarding with https://withmantle.com/ from Amar Varma and team. I'm genuinely impressed. I uploaded our company docs at 9 AM. By 11 AM, our entire cap table was live on the platform—clean, accurate, and ready to go. I'm not sure what kind of magic is happening behind the scenes, but whatever it is, it works. Big thanks to the team for making the process so smooth. The app looks slick, too—excited to use it moving forward. If you're managing a cap table and still stuck in spreadsheets or clunky tools, definitely worth checking out.