Andrew Lassise is a high-growth technologist and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Cybersecurity sectors. As the founder of Tech 4 Accountants, Andrew transformed a generalist IT firm into a specialized powerhouse for the accounting industry. By pioneering security-first solutions like Written Information Security Plan (WISP) consulting, Andrew positioned his firm as an essential partner for accounting professionals facing escalating IRS and FTC compliance requirements. Andrew’s career is defined by his ability to build scalable, niche-dominant systems. His commitment to "niching down" allowed him to drive market dominance and operational excellence, ultimately leading to a strategic acquisition by Rightworks in 2023.
Today, as the President of Sober Founders, Andrew leads a high-impact community for successful entrepreneurs in recovery, helping them leverage discipline and systems to build sustainable business legacies.
“A premium exit is the result of focus. By solving a specific, high-stakes problem for a specific audience, you transform your business from a vendor into an indispensable strategic asset.”
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Andrew founded Tech 4 Accountants to address the critical security and compliance needs of the accounting profession. Under his leadership, the firm became a leader in WISP implementation and managed security services. In 2023, the company was acquired by Rightworks, the leading intelligent cloud service provider for accounting professionals. The acquisition integrated Andrew’s specialized security solutions into the Rightworks OneSpace platform, validating his strategy of building a highly systematized, vertical-specific company that commands a premium market multiple.

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This Exited Founder offers personal M&A experience and deep professional networks in their respective industries to help you Maximize Your Exit.™
Every Exited Founder’s goal is to make sure you create the exit you deserve. Engaging is easy!
An Exited Founder is an entrepreneur who has founded or cofounded a company and successfully exited his or her company through an IPO, M&A transaction, recapitalization or secondary share transaction. Exited Founders have joined ExitWise to help their fellow founders maximize their exits.
An Exited Founder brings expertise in building a company, M&A deal-making, a network of potential buyers, and experience navigating complex financial, legal and employment issues. An exited founder can not only be a great personal mentor during your exit process but can also help maximize your company's sale price, reduce risks, and ensure a smoother transaction.
Exited Founders typically offer:
- M&A education Founder Mentorship
- Business valuation advice
- Access to top M&A experts to build your M&A team
- Incredible personal networks with strategic investors and buyers in their industry
- Negotiation skills with potential buyers
- Deal structuring and transaction experience
- Advise on Coordination of legal, financial, and tax professionals
- Assistance with due diligence
- Advice on major personal and professional decisions throughout the M&A process
Our Exited Founders have free access to Exitwise valuation services and have visibility into private transaction data in their industry. Exited founders assist investment bankers that use various methods, such as comparable company analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, and market trends, to assess the value of your business. Exited Founded can also factor in your industry dynamics and your growth potential to help negotiate an optimal sale price on your behalf.
Industry experience: Ensure they have exited a business in your sector.
Track record: Ask about their personal exits and how they have helped other business owners with M&A.
Network: A strong personal and professional network of potential buyers is key.
Communication: Choose someone you can trust and communicate with easily.
Industry Stature: Exited founders bring different levels of credibility to your team which can have a dramatic effect on how buyers value your business.
The process can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months or longer, depending on market conditions, the size of your company, and the complexity of the transaction. Exited Founders absolutely help expedite the process.