The Big Exit Show
Sep 7, 2021
Selling PRSS to Apple - Jochem Wijnands on the exit of his startup
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In this episode of The Big Exit Show we talk to Jochem Wijnands who sold his magazine-app startup PRSS to Apple. You will learn:
- Why Jochem sold his company within two years to Apple
- How to negotiate with a technology giant
- What it is like to work at a company after selling it
In The Big Exit Show by Peak our hosts Johan van Mil and Remy Gieling talk to tech entrepreneurs about scaling their companies and the lessons and pitfalls of a successful exit.
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Jul 5, 2023
Selling Th3rd to Snapchat - Rudo and Esther talking about the journey they had with their company
We kick off this new season with not only new guests but also a new co-host, Anke Huiskes. A startup operator and angel investor building NP-Hard Ventures, an early-stage VC fund investing in product-obsessed founders, creating the building blocks of tomorrow.
In this episode Rudo and Esther shed light on Th3rd's innovative journey. Starting with the creation of the website Human Alloy, which generated high-quality 3D models that attracted big brands like Adidas and Nike. As 3D models and augmented reality gained popularity, Th3rd shifted their focus to creating digital 3D models of products for marketing purposes. Brands were seeking a full surface solution, which initially posed a challenge for Th3rd.
The journey to the acquisition was not without its share of setbacks and nerve-wracking moments. Join our hosts and guests as they reveal the stress and challenges faced leading up to the deal, including the loss of assignments and the impact of the pandemic. They reflect on the significance of signing the contract and the gradual release of stress that followed.
The acquisition has brought both excitement and pride to Th3rd's team as they become one of the standards for 3D asset creation worldwide. Discover how having a big company like Snapchat as a backer gives them confidence and simplifies working with prominent brands.
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Rudo Bisschop
Esther Bisschop
Th3rd
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The Big Exit Show is an initiative by Peak and NP-Hard. Want to know more about Peak and the ventures we back? Check out our website. Want to know more about NP-Hard? Have a look at our website.
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Nov 1, 2022
Selling Ubimax to Teamviewer - Hendrik Witt on taking advantage of the right moment
In this episode of The Big Exit Show we talk to Hendrik Witt of Ubimax. Witt sold his augmented reality solution to Teamviewer in 2020. A story with many valuable lessons:
* How to bootstrap your startup, by doing consulting on the side
* Successfully working together with the innovation department of big corporations
* The importance of momentum and why you need to close a deal as soon as possible
In The Big Exit Show our hosts Johan van Mil and Remy Gieling talk to tech entrepreneurs about scaling their companies and the lessons and pitfalls of a successful exit.
The Big Exit Show is an initiative by Peak. Peak invests in early-stage SaaS, marketplace, and platform companies ran by kick-ass teams. Want to know more about Peak and the ventures we back? Check out our website or send us a message! Feedback for our podcast or want to be featured on our show? Please reach out at podcast@peak.capital.
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Aug 15, 2022
Selling Iversity to Springer Nature - Hannes Klöpper on making an exit during though times
In this episode of The Big Exit Show we talk to serial entrepreneur Hannes Klöpper. Hannes is currently building a new company called HelloBetter, but sold his previous company that specialized in Massive Online Open Courses - Iversity - in 2017 to Springer Nature. It wasn't the exit you hope for as a founder when starting a company, but nonetheless a story with many valuable lessens:
* The challenges when building a company with large education institutions as a customer
* When you know it might be the right time to hand over the company
* Why you should make an exit, even if the forecast of the company isn't looking too bright
In The Big Exit Show our hosts Johan van Mil and Remy Gieling talk to tech entrepreneurs about scaling their companies and the lessons and pitfalls of a successful exit.
The Big Exit Show is an initiative by Peak. Peak invests in early-stage SaaS, marketplace, and platform companies ran by kick-ass teams. Want to know more about Peak and the ventures we back? Check out our website or send us a message! Feedback for our podcast or want to be featured on our show? Please reach out at podcast@peak.capital.
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