When scaling a tech company, few decisions matter more than who you bring onto your team. In a...
When scaling a company, every CEO faces a defining question: Should you build toward an acquisition or aim for an IPO?
For Vivek Joshi, CEO at Entytle, the answer is neither. In our recent conversation on Wisdom From Wizards, he shared a perspective that challenges the conventional playbook.
“If I had my druthers, I’d stay independent. Companies should be built for durability and long-term value. You compound value over decades, not a few years.”
That mindset — valuing durability over destiny — speaks directly to CEOs of $1M–$5M companies wrestling with growth choices. The temptation to exit early or chase investor milestones can distract from what truly matters: building a business that lasts.
For founders, independence isn’t just about ownership — it’s about control, compounding, and culture. When you resist short-term exits, you allow your vision, team, and product to evolve in ways that short timelines can’t accommodate.
As Vivek put it, “You create compounded value over decades.”
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