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Ten pieces of friendly VC advice for when someone wants to buy your company - Techcrunch
I've been fortunate to have been part of half a dozen exits this year, and have seen the process work smoothly, and, other times, like a roller coaster, with only the most tenuous connection to the track. Here are 10 bits of advice I've distilled from these experiences in the event someone makes you an offer for your startup.

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