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Your AI exit is a fifteen-year marathon, not a sprint
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from SaaStr5h ago
Even in a fast-moving AI market, the structural path to liquidity remains a decade-plus commitment. You must pace your personal burn and mental health for a 15-year journey, regardless of your current growth rate.
Takeaways
- Expect 12 years to IPO plus 3 more for full liquidity.
- Secondary sales are usually capped at 4% per year for founders.
- Build for endurance; your personal runway must match the IPO timeline.
Read the original at saastr.com
It Takes 12 Years to IPO. Then Another 2-3 for Your VCs to Get Liquid. And Founders Can Generally Only Sell About ~4% a Year.
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