Inside the Investor's Mind – Investor's Corner with Daniel Ibri, Mindset Ventures

Daniel Ibri | Mindset Ventures | Co-Founder & Managing Partner  We're kicking off the very first Investor's Corner episode of the TechExits Podcast with Daniel Ibri, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mindset Ventures.  Daniel shares his view on the surge in venture-backed tech exits, how today's M&A market compares to past cycles, and the role VCs play in guiding founders through the exit process. He also talks about where most exits are happening—M&A, IPOs, or secondaries—and which sectors excite him most right now.  This debut Investor's Corner is a must-listen for founders, CEOs, and investors who want to understand tech M&A through the eyes of a leading VC.  00:00 – Introduction & Mindset Ventures' investment focus 03:20 – Early‑stage B2B software investing and exit context 04:25 – Why tech M&A activity is picking up again 06:45 – Preparing portfolio companies for acquisition 09:35 – Strategic M&A vs IPOs in today's market 12:05 – Founder–investor misalignment and exit timing 17:05 – Sectors of interest and final advice for founders