From Side Project to $500M in Deals: Andrew Gazdecki’s Founder Playbook

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into one of the most under-discussed but life-changing chapters in a founder’s journey: selling your company.Hosted by Nicole Casperson alongside Drew Glover, this episode features the founder who made startup exits a product—and a conversation worth having.Andrew Gazdecki, Founder & CEO of Acquire.com, has helped thousands of startups get acquired and facilitated over $500 million in closed deals. From building companies no one else would to redefining how acquisitions get done, Andrew has become the go-to voice for founders looking to exit on their own terms.He shares why transparency has always been his play, the biggest myths founders believe about getting acquired, and what most get wrong when it comes to protecting culture during the handoff. Plus, Andrew breaks down the rise of micro-acquisitions, how to know if bootstrapping might beat VC funding, and why selling doesn’t have to mean “giving up.”If you’ve ever thought about selling your company, or just want to hear unfiltered truths from someone changing how it’s done, this one’s for you. Packed with founder-first insights, market-shaping trends, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at brex.com/fintechmavericks Follow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in founder-investor alignment from one of fintech’s sharpest minds.