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Transforming Ideas into Apps | 100+ MVPs Delivered for Startups | Certified Bubble & AI Developer

The Silicon Valley Dream vs Reality Check Everyone talks about IPOs. The glory. The headlines. The unicorn status. But here's the truth that shocked me: Startups are 16X more likely to be acquired than go public. Let that sink in. Why aren't we talking about this more? • Most founders secretly stress about exit strategies • The "IPO or bust" mentality creates unnecessary pressure • Acquisition conversations feel taboo But look at these success stories: → MosaicML: $1.3B acquisition by Databricks → Nervana: $408M acquisition by Intel → Drawbridge: $300M acquisition by LinkedIn The real secret? Building something valuable enough that bigger players want to integrate it into their ecosystem. This is why at Posybl, we're revolutionizing the startup journey: 1. No-code Bubble development 2. AI-powered MVP building 3. Faster go-to-market strategy 4. Cost-effective compared to traditional coding 5. Focus on building real value, not just chasing IPOs Because whether you exit through acquisition or IPO, what matters is building something worth buying. Time to shift the conversation from "How do we IPO?" to "How do we create real value?" P.S. Curious - what's your ideal exit strategy? IPO dreams or strategic acquisition? Let's discuss! 💭

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