40 Minute Mentor

Episode 281

March 7, 2025

Bonus: Corinne Thompson on setting up for an exit

This 40 Minute Mentor VC feature season, we’re bringing you a special 3-part bonus feature, brought to you by Ecap Financial and their Founder, Corinne Thompson.

In today’s episode, Corinne shares helpful advice for setting up your company and team for an exit.

We’ll discuss:

✅ What it actually means to “set up for an exit” as a Founder

✅ When you should start thinking about preparing for an exit

✅ The do’s and don’ts of navigating the transition

Corinne Thompson

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📣Learn more about today’s sponsor:

Today’s episode is sponsored by ECAP Financial, your trusted partner for fractional CFO services for companies looking to fundraise or go through an M&A process.

Whether you’re a Founder looking to raise investment, planning for an exit, or navigating financial challenges, ECAP Financial, led by the brilliant Corinne Thompson, helps scaleups secure the right funding at the right time.

💡 Check out their latest fundraising course here: https://fundraising-academy2.teachable.com/p/fundraising-academy
💡 Don’t forget to follow them on YouTube for even more advice: https://www.youtube.com/@ecapfinancial/videos

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