Ep 505 Inside the Mind of an Acquirer: Why David Hauser Walked Away After a $175M Exit to Become a Disciplined Buyer
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Ep 505 Inside the Mind of an Acquirer: Why David Hauser Walked Away After a $175M Exit to Become a Disciplined Buyer

57:08 Aug 1, 2025
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Most founders measure success by the price they get for their company.  David Hauser did that—he built Grasshopper to $30M Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and sold it for $175M – almost 6 times revenue. He and his partner owned the majority of the shares so the deal was life-changing for Hauser. But what makes this interview different is what Hauser did next: he crossed the table to become a
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