James Routledge, founder of Sanctus

Opinion

March 7, 2025

What should founders actually do after they exit?

I find it baffling that we have so little discussion about what happens to founders after an exit

James Routledge

4 min read

It’s the last slide on the pitch deck for a reason. We’ll raise all this money, build this amazing business and then we’ll sell it and everyone will take their money. Simple as that. What will the founders do next? Who cares.

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James Routledge

James Routledge is an entrepreneur, writer and coach. He is the founder of Sanctus, Author of 'Mental Health at Work' and coach to startup founders who want to scale and enjoy the ride.

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