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  <title>046: From Startup to Exit: A Private Equity Journey with Alexis Sikorsky</title>
  <description>In this episode of Find Your Exit, host Mark Kravietz interviews Alexis Sikorsky, a strategic advisor and entrepreneur who successfully navigated a nine-figure exit to private equity. Alexis shares his journey from starting a software company to selling it, the lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, and the importance of due diligence and negotiation in the sale process. He introduces his APEX methodology, a framework designed to help business owners grow and prepare for successful exits. The conversation emphasizes the evolving relationship between founders and private equity, the significance of having a strong exit team, and the challenges founders face post-exit. Notable Quotes:  &amp;quot; It's easier than you think. Don't get overwhelmed growing and selling your company.”   FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with Us:  Twitter LinkedIn   Our Website  </description>
  <author_name>Find Your Exit - Exit Planning Strategies for Business Owners</author_name>
  <author_url>https://markkravietz.com</author_url>
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