Letting go without walking away: A founder's story about a strategic acquisition and how she got it there

Acquisition doesn’t always mean an exit. After six years of building Hampr, Laurel Hess realized she was too close to the business to see the next move. She needed a "shake-up" that didn't involve walking away. This session talks about recognizing your own limitations as a founder, the reality of when exits don't look like what you imagined and the strategic power of handing over the keys to people you trust so you can stay on the bus.