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Exit Readiness Checklist v2.0 — Emerging Markets Edition

Build something they have to buy

Assess your exit readiness across 6 stages. Get your score, identify your two priority areas, and receive a personalized 90-day action plan.

20-30 minutes
Two priority stages
Deal-killer alerts

How it works

Complete this in 20–30 minutes with your CFO/COO. Your two lowest-scoring stages become your next 90 days of focus.

1

Take the Assessment

71 yes/no questions across 6 stages. Only check "Yes" if you can answer with confidence.

2

Get Your Score

See your total readiness score and stage-by-stage breakdown. Know exactly where you stand.

3

Execute Your Plan

Your 7-day starter plan and 90-day execution plan. Templates, content, and guided actions.

Emerging Market Deal-Killers

If any deal-killer question is "No", treat it as a blocker. Issues like holding structure, repatriation, or compliance can kill a deal during diligence—even if your product is strong.

The 6 Stages of Exit Readiness

A complete framework covering the full lifecycle of getting acquired—from strategic positioning to post-exit transition.

Stage 1

Strategic Positioning

Who would pay a premium?

Stage 2

Scalable Operations

Can it run without you?

Stage 3

Market the Deal

Create competitive tension

Stage 4

Negotiate & Close

Terms, counsel, leverage

Stage 5

Integration Success

Retention & earnout clarity

Stage 6

Transition

Your next chapter

Score Interpretation

Your score tells you exactly where you stand on the exit readiness journey.

Exit-Ready
80%+

Focus on timing and deal optimization

Approaching Ready
60-79%

6-12 months of focused work. Prioritize lowest stages.

Foundational Gaps
40-59%

12-24 months needed. Start with Emerging Market section if low.

Early Stage
<40%

Major work required. Focus on building first, exit second.

Ready to assess your exit readiness?

It rewards honesty, not optimism. Only check "Yes" if you can answer with confidence.

Takes 20-30 minutes • 71 questions • Free