About
Josh Linkner is a rare blend of business, art, and science.
He's the New York Times bestselling author of four books, and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost innovation and leadership experts.
On the business front, he’s been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which created over 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value of over $200 million.
He’s also the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā Venture Partners — an early-stage venture capital firm investing in groundbreaking technologies. Over the last 30 years, he’s helped over 100 startups launch and scale, creating over $1 billion of investor returns.
While proud of his business success, his roots are in the dangerous world of jazz music. He’s been playing guitar in smoky jazz clubs for 40 years and has performed nearly 2000 concerts around the world.
Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to learn more about engaging Josh to Maximize Your Exit™.
Previous Exits
ePrize to Catterton Partners
Valuation: 9-Figures
In August 2012, Catterton Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, acquired ePrize, the digital engagement and promotions company founded by Josh Linkner. While the terms were not publicly disclosed, the acquisition was described as a move to accelerate ePrize’s growth, particularly in multichannel engagement and CRM. Following the deal, Josh stepped back from day-to-day operations, allowing the management team to carry forward the company’s expansion under Catterton’s support.
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How Exited Works
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.
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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.
