Raise & Exit Podcast: Episode 15 Steve Little

🎙️ Episode 15 is live! This time we sit down with Steve Little, CEO & Managing Director at Zero Limits Ventures, to talk about why every founder should start with the end in mind — and how to design a company that commands premium valuations.If you’re building with an exit in sight — whether that’s acquisition, IPO, or succession — this episode is packed with insights on how to maximize enterprise value from day one.What do we cover?1. Buyers value different things — brand, IP, or customer acquisition might matter more depending on who’s at the table. Founders need to invest accordingly.2. Complexity kills value — redundant systems, messy operations, and unclear positioning all drag down multiples. Clean, focused businesses are worth more.3. Building to sell isn’t short-term — every business will change hands eventually. The earlier you structure to be “sellable,” the better your outcome.4. Exit timelines are accelerating — AI and fast-moving markets mean exits can happen in 2–4 years, sometimes even under 18 months.Steve also shares why readiness is the ultimate driver of better deals, and why founders who think like investors achieve the strongest exits.🎧 Tune in for a masterclass on creating companies that don’t just survive — they exit strong.