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The Founder's Brief: The Seven Pillars of Institutional Value

An executive-level guide to the Seven Pillars framework — the diagnostic criteria institutional buyers actually underwrite when evaluating a founder-led business for acquisition.

22 min read
Rick McDonald
Exit Strategy

Engineered Exits: Why Great Transactions Don't Just Happen

Exit Boston explains why the most successful middle-market exits are not found — they are engineered through disciplined preparation, structured competitive processes, and professional teams aligned around one outcome.

8 min read
Rick McDonald

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