A Founders Guide To Selling Your Company

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

May 7, 2026

Duration

31m

Channel

Dalton + Michael

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, the two demystify the process of selling your startup. They breakdown what an "aqui-hire" is, what "corp dev" is, and explain the acquisition math that is rarely talked about. They also discuss tactics around how to actually get acquired. Acquisitions are a topic a lot of founders are curious about but are afraid to ask, hopefully this video helps! Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Michael Seibel

  host

  Y Combinator partner and startup founder who advises early-stage companies on fundraising, growth, and M&A outcomes.

• Dalton Caldwell

  host

  Y Combinator managing director and longtime startup founder/investor focused on founder guidance and company-building.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Michael Seibel and Dalton Caldwell, A Founders Guide To Selling Your Company explores How acquisitions really work: acqui-hires, corp dev, and leverage truths Most startup “acquisitions” are actually acqui-hires where the buyer mainly wants the team, not the product, customers, or revenue.

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