SaaStr 793: The 10-Point Checklist For When You Sell Your Company with David Frankel Managing Partner at Founder Collective and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

This podcast episode features Jason Lemkin interviewing David Frankel, managing partner of Founder Collective, about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the SaaS industry. The discussion centers around Frankel's ten-point checklist for founders considering selling their companies, emphasizing the importance of understanding buyer motivations and fully committing to the sales process. Frankel advises founders to take a break and assess their situation before making a decision, highlighting the potential for regret if a sale is rushed. The interview also touches upon the role of M&A bankers and the importance of securing multiple bidders to maximize leverage. Ultimately, the episode aims to equip SaaS founders with practical advice for navigating M&A discussions effectively.