#108 with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal - Brainstorming with t…
About This Episode
Shaan Puri hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal from the Acquired podcast to brainstorm business ideas and discuss the transition from venture capital to cash-flow entrepreneurship. The episode features a detailed breakdown of Shaan's journey buying back the social network Bebo for $1 million and eventually selling it to Twitch by aligning the company's tech and talent with the buyer's strategic priorities.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Utilize the EPAI framework (Entrepreneur, Producer, Administrator, Integrator) to identify the specific personality types needed at different stages of a company's growth and to find the right partners.
When selling a business, identify the buyer's top strategic priorities and internal gaps to position your product as a 'plug-and-play' solution rather than just a talent acquisition.
Leverage favorable financing like SBA loans to buy profitable, 'boring' businesses with as little as 5-10% down, effectively using the business's own cash flow to pay for the acquisition.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Waze for Verified Airbnb Wi-Fi
SaaS
SPAC Index and News Platform
Content & Media
Solar Installation Marketplace for Tax Credits
Marketplace
E-commerce Specialized Business Insurance
Boring Business
AngelList for Private Equity Baskets
Marketplace