Insider Stories
For a startup founder, the exit, a sale or an IPO, is one of the most significant and exciting events in their company's journey.
However, little information about the process the founder goes through is publicly available and discussed. Public forums often focus on the financial aspects.
In our interview series, The Perfect Exit, we go behind the scenes with founders in a one-on-one setting and explore the deeper story around the success of the exit.
The interview series, which includes founders from around the world, serves as an inspiration for both existing and aspirational founders, as well as anyone with interest in business who wants a behind-the-scenes look into the dynamics of selling a company.
The Perfect Exit will be available as a podcast, in an online forum, and as a book in the Summer 2025
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About the Authors
Peter L. Stridh leads capital raising and other strategic investment initiatives, M&A, enterprise global portfolio optimization, and strategic partnerships for technology companies. Peter is the former Global Head of Cloud Strategy and M&A for the Fortune 50 Producer Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distribution company. He also acted as the Head of Global Cloud Delivery and Director of Global Business Transformation across all its operating entities. Peter is a recipient of the NASA 2021 Entrepreneurship Award. He held senior management roles at IBM and serves on multiple boards for technology companies focused on advanced technologies and national security. Peter is the President of the Swedish School of Orange County, California. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Argosy University, United States, a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and a Master of Science in Computer and Systems Sciences from Stockholm University, Sweden.
Stefanie D. Unger After her Studies in Chicago and Los Angeles, Stefanie began her career as a consultant at Arthur Andersen. Shortly after the crisis around the energy giant Enron, Stefanie published her first book about values and leadership. Today, Stefanie is a multiple author with her fifth book titled „Future Proof“- How to secure your Producer a space in tomorrow's world. She is Managing Director of the Agency Berlin GmbH based in Berlin and supports companies in funding, recruiting, business development, and identifying the best suitable acquisition targets. Stefanie serves on various advisory boards. The German Business Magazine Wirtschaftswoche nominated Stefanie Unger as one of the 35 young elites under 35. The Young Woman’s Magazine named her one of the future performers and 50 most important women of the economy. Unger has appeared on various media including the TV Channel N24, Bloomberg TV, Financial Times Germany, Süddeutsche, Neon, Brigitte, the Manager Magazin, Capital, and many more. Stefanie is a board member of the non-profit organisation International Justice Mission in Germany, fighting against forced prostitution and slavery. Furthermore, she is on the Ethics Board of the Investigative Journalism Organisation CORRECTIV. Stefanie also served on the jury for the Greentechfestival and recently joined the TEDX Berlin board.
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