5-Week Cohort-Based Course

Exit Ready:
The CEO's Guide
to Strategic M&A

This course helps startup CEOs scale strategically and maximize value by designing for high-impact exits and strategic alternatives — before you need to.

5 Weeks
5 Live Sessions
35+ M&As Led
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$6,000
USD · per seat · cohort-based
  • 5 live interactive sessions
  • 26 lessons across 5 modules
  • 5 hands-on projects for your company
  • 1-on-1 private advisory sessions
  • Lifetime access to recordings
  • Community of peer founders
  • Certificate of completion
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Full refund available until halfway through the course.

Who This Is For

Built for founders
playing the long game

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For founders ready to turn growth into leverage and create real strategic optionality — not just react when a buyer calls.

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For CEOs 12–24 months from a raise, exit, or partnership who want to lead with clarity, not scramble under pressure.

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For startup leaders who want to build companies that buyers want — without waiting for luck or inbound interest.

What You'll Learn

Six outcomes you'll walk away with

M&A as a Growth Strategy

Learn how acquirers think and what makes companies valuable — before you're at the table.

Build a Sellable, Scalable Business

Structure your company to attract buyers while remaining fundable and operationally strong.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

Prevent deal-killing mistakes with proactive financial, legal, and operational readiness.

Smarter Exit Decisions

Learn when to raise more capital, seek strategic partnerships, or sell — and how to tell the difference.

Strategic Clarity

Build a clear, actionable roadmap that aligns your team, investors, and long-term vision.

Leverage AI for Corp Dev

Learn how to use AI as your private corporate development function to move faster and smarter.

Course Syllabus

5 live sessions · 26 lessons · 5 projects

Week 1
Module 1: Strategic Framing & Founder Pitfalls
Establish a strategic buyer's mindset. Identify the most common—and most costly—mistakes founders make before M&A conversations even begin.
Week 2
Module 2: What Drives Strategic Value
Understand the levers of enterprise value. Learn what acquirers actually pay for — and how to build more of it deliberately.
Week 3
Module 3: Strategic Alternatives & Landscape Mapping
Map your strategic landscape. Identify potential acquirers, partners, and paths — and understand which ones fit your stage and goals.
Week 4
Module 4: Internal Readiness & Stakeholder Alignment
Get your house in order. Align your team, board, and investors around a clear strategic vision — before a deal creates pressure.
Week 5
Module 5: Strategic Planning & Optionality Design
Build your customized Strategic Option Plan. Leave with a real roadmap to maximize your company's outcomes — on your terms.
What Alumni Say

From founders who've been through it

"
I changed my perspective on several fronts as a result of taking this course! I strongly recommend it for any CEO / Founder, and perhaps earlier in their journeys than they would think.
Nils Alstad
CEO, Stridar
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Vector M&A taught me to build exit optionality 12–24 months before I need it. Eran and Doron's frameworks gave me an actionable roadmap for strategic preparation that strengthens my company today. Essential for founders who want to create leverage before they're shopping for buyers.
Stealth Startup CEO
Series B Founder
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I was skeptical of the value coming in but it was well worth it. Eran and Doron know what they are doing and they care about their work — and you!
David Rabie
CEO, Tovala
Your Instructors

35+ M&As between them.
In your corner.

Eran Sandhaus
Eran Sandhaus

Venture investor, strategic advisor, and former corporate executive with 25+ years of experience leading innovation, strategy, and M&A. He's helped scale companies from early stage through acquisition, serving as a GM/VP and leading Corporate Development in multiple global firms. As Managing Partner at J-Impact and co-founder of Vector M&A, Eran works with founders to align vision with outcomes and turn strategic planning into real-world leverage.

Doron Simon
Doron Simon

Strategy and M&A expert with 30+ years of experience as a general manager, corporate development executive, and trusted advisor to growth-stage startups and public boards. He's led teams through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic pivots across industries and geographies. Doron brings both structure and deep knowledge to help founders navigate complex decisions and build with the endgame in mind.

Course Format

~2.5 hours per week

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Thursdays — Live Sessions

11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Pacific · All sessions are recorded.

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Weekly Projects

~1 hour/week applying lessons directly to your company's strategy and corp dev capabilities.

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Pre-Session Content

~30 min/week of recorded content to review before each live session.

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Private 1-on-1 Sessions

Dedicated time to discuss your specific company, situation, and strategic options with Eran and Doron.

FAQ

Common questions

What if I can't make a live session?
You are required to attend the first and final sessions, and at least 4 out of 5 total sessions to complete the course. All sessions are recorded and can be shared if you miss one.
I work full-time. What's the time commitment?
About 2.5 hours per week: 30 minutes reviewing pre-session content, 1 hour for the live session, and 1 hour for your weekly assignment.
What is the refund policy?
A full refund is available until the halfway point of the course. No questions asked.
Can my company reimburse this?
Yes — this qualifies as professional development. We can provide an invoice and reimbursement documentation for your employer or board.
Are there bulk or team pricing options?
Yes. If you'd like to bring a team or leadership group, reach out directly for bulk pricing.

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