2 Commas: The $multi-million exit show with Josh Comrie
Trent Mankelow: Exit before you hate it!
30 Apr 2025
Trent Mankelow is one of the OGs of New Zealand’s design and startup scene — a founder, UX leader, and advisor who helped shape the early digital product landscape here. In this conversation, Trent and I talk about what happens when you hit product-market fit... but aren’t ready for what comes next.We unpack the emotional weight of selling your company, the governance gaps that nearly cost them the deal, and the tension between customer obsession and investor expectations.If you’re building with an exit in mind — or maybe should be — this one’s full of lived experience.Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPUDownload the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYoFollow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieVisit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.
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