Jeff Seibert, reflecting on the acquisition of his first startup by the content-management platform Box, shares lessons learned from the experience: First, save more time for negotiating better terms. Second, leaders must protect their team from the stress of uncertainty. Third, insisting on continued investment in the startup after acquisition can benefit both parties down the road.

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Acquisition is Not an Exit

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Strategic Alignment and Negotiations

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