Ben is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned operator with a rare mix of technical expertise, strategic vision, and firsthand exit experience. Over the past two decades, he’s built and sold three companies across artificial intelligence, mobile marketing, and digital healthcare — each achieving a significant multiple on exit. Having navigated the process successfully three times, Ben brings unmatched insight into what truly drives value in a business.
A former software engineer at Microsoft and Google, Ben understands both the technical and emotional sides of growing a company. As a founder, he’s guided ventures from early traction through acquisition and now helps other entrepreneurs do the same — translating complex exit mechanics into clear, actionable strategy.
Today, Ben works with founders preparing for an exit or positioning their company for maximum value. His deep operational background, industry connections, and experience navigating high-stakes acquisitions make him a trusted partner for entrepreneurs ready to take the next step.
“I love helping other founders through their exits because I’ve been in their shoes and know how transformative this process can be. Guiding them allows me to share the insights I’ve gained and help them achieve successful outcomes that honor their hard work and vision.”
Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to learn more about engaging Ben to Maximize Your Exit™.
Big Health, the leading provider of non-drug digital treatments for mental health, has acquired Limbix, creators of the first, evidence-based digital therapeutic for teens and young adults with symptoms of depression. Since its founding in 2016, Limbix has raised $30 million through its Series A funding round and has built a research-based pipeline of adolescent products. As a result of the transaction, Big Health’s therapeutic portfolio expands to include SparkRx for adolescent depression and an adolescent anxiety product in development, alongside its flagship programs for patients aged 18+: Sleepio, for insomnia, and Daylight, for anxiety.
Facebook acquired mobile commerce startup Karma, which makes apps for gifting friends and family. The terms of the deal are undisclosed but 16 employees of karma will be joining Facebook. The purchase will help Facebook build up monetization prowess on mobile platforms.
Offerpal Media, a company which offers virtual currency payment alternatives for social games, acquired Tapjoy, a provider of monetization and distribution services for the iPhone and Android. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hire an Exited Founder to serve as an advisor on your M&A team to enhance market credibility, open doors to more buyers, and create an industry insider’s advantage when selling your business.
Every Exited Founder engagement is designed around your unique goals and the needs of your company. Fees can vary, but most often include either an hourly rate, a success-based fee, or a blend of both—depending on how involved your Exited Founder will be in your process.
After your initial discovery call with an Exitwise M&A advisor, you’ll get a detailed breakdown of the Exited Founder engagement options. We’ll talk through each option to make sure everything feels fair, transparent, and aligned before you decide to move forward.
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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.