The Exit Experience.

Why Founders Leave Advisors After an Exit | Founder Observatory

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/10/2026

Jerome Myers explores why founders often need more than financial planning after selling a business and how advisors can better prepare clients for the transition beyond the transaction.

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What Business Owners Don't Expect When Their Company Can Finally Run Without Them

Jerome Myers

Published on: 27/09/2026

The company is thriving. The leadership team is strong. The founder finally has freedom. So why does becoming optional sometimes feel unsettling? This article explores the hidden emotional impact of founder independence.

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Why Business Owners Regret Selling Their Company Before the Deal Even Closes

Jerome Myers

Published on: 20/09/2026

Most founders believe regret begins after the transaction. In reality, the signs often appear years earlier. Learn why the Founder's Exit Paradox starts before the sale.

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Who Are You After Selling Your Business? The Identity Challenge Most Founders Never Expect

Jerome Myers

Published on: 06/09/2026

Who are you when you're no longer the CEO, founder, or owner? This article explores the identity gap every founder eventually faces and why role changes often create deeper questions than expected.

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Jerome Myers Releases Exit Expedition Working Paper

Jerome Myers

Published on: 04/09/2026

A new Founder Observatory working paper introduces the Exit Expedition, Depletion Window, and a theory of founder decision risk after liquidity.

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Why Successful Entrepreneurs Feel Lonely Even When They're Surrounded by People

Jerome Myers

Published on: 23/08/2026

Many successful founders feel lonely despite being surrounded by employees, customers, advisors, and opportunities. Discover why success often creates isolation.

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