EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 12 MIN
From LinkedIn Script to a Life -Changing Acquisition
from Startup Acquisition Stories · host Acquire.com
Riccardo Pisano built Growth-X from an internal LinkedIn automation script into a SaaS lead generation business with millions in revenue before selling it through Acquire.com.Before writing code, Riccardo and his cofounders waited for paying customers. Then they used Growth-X to acquire more customers, improve the product, and grow with B2B sales teams.In this episode, Riccardo shares how a simple growth tool became a real business, why selling required more than buyer interest, and how the right buyer helped turn years of work into a life-changing acquisition.You'll hear:How an internal LinkedIn script became Growth-XWhy paying customers came before writing codeHow Growth-X generated revenue with B2B sales teamsWhy documentation mattered during due diligenceHow buyer fit helped shape Growth-X's next chapter3 Lessons from Growth-X:Validate Before Building: Riccardo waited for paying customers before writing code.Revenue Needs Preparation: Buyers need clean financials, documentation, and clear answers.Buyer Fit Counts: The right buyer can help move a product into its next phase.For founders, this episode shows how a simple internal tool can grow into a meaningful business and lead to a life-changing exit when demand, preparation, and buyer fit converge.Follow the Guest:Riccardo PisanoX (Twitter)
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Riccardo Pisano built Growth-X from an internal LinkedIn automation script into a SaaS lead generation business with millions in revenue before selling it through Acquire.com.Before writing code, Riccardo and his cofounders waited for paying customers. Then they used Growth-X to acquire more customers, improve the product, and grow with B2B sales teams.In this episode, Riccardo shares how a simple growth tool became a real business, why selling required more than buyer interest, and how the right buyer helped turn years of work into a life-changing acquisition.You'll hear:How an internal LinkedIn script became Growth-XWhy paying customers came before writing codeHow Growth-X generated revenue with B2B sales teamsWhy documentation mattered during due diligenceHow buyer fit helped shape Growth-X's next chapter3 Lessons from Growth-X:Validate Before Building: Riccardo waited for paying customers before writing code.Revenue Needs Preparation: Buyers need clean financials, documentation, and clear answers.Buyer Fit Counts: The right buyer can help move a product into its next phase.For founders, this episode shows how a simple internal tool can grow into a meaningful business and lead to a life-changing exit when demand, preparation, and buyer fit converge.Follow the Guest:Riccardo PisanoX (Twitter)
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