The Exit Experience.

Founder Observatory Defines Business Independence as the Ability to Choose the Founder’s Role

Jerome Myers

Published on: 11/11/2026

Business independence is more than founder absence. See four tests for transferring decision agency, trust, resilience, and direction before an exit.

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How to Know If You've Outgrown the Business You Built

Jerome Myers

Published on: 08/11/2026

Most founders ask whether their business has outgrown them. Few ask whether they've outgrown the business. Learn why this question matters.

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Why Successful Business Owners Stay Stuck Longer Than They Realize

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/11/2026

The Noise Stage isn't about being busy. It's about using activity to avoid awareness. This article explores why some founders never reach transition and the hidden cost of staying in motion indefinitely.

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The Four Events That Force Business Owners to Think About Their Exit

Jerome Myers

Published on: 25/10/2026

Burnout. Disease. Divorce. Death. These four disruption events force founders to confront questions they've often postponed for years. This article explores why awareness matters before disruption arrives.

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Jerome Myers: N.C. A&T 2022 Engineering Alumni Award

Jerome Myers

Published on: 20/10/2026

N.C. A&T recognized Jerome Myers with its 2022 College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award and selected him as Fall Convocation keynote speaker.

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Why Most Entrepreneurs Hate the Idea of Retirement

Jerome Myers

Published on: 18/10/2026

Most founders don't want retirement. They want freedom, purpose, and the opportunity to contribute differently. This article explores the difference between retirement and transition.

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