Webinar replay · Hosted by VANTEC

The one rule that sets the price of every private company

Steve Little's full session with Aaron Stuart and VANTEC. One hour on what buyers pay for, and how to build it into your company early.

62 minutes · Recorded September 29, 2026

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In the session

What Steve covers

  1. 01

    Every company exits one of four ways

    [04:08]
  2. 02

    The one rule that sets the price of every private company

    [05:13]
  3. 03

    The 26 value drivers and accelerators buyers score

    [06:52]
  4. 04

    Where trapped value hides in your company

    [36:58]
  5. 05

    Why big buyers would rather buy you early

    [23:40]
  6. 06

    The valley of death, and the math on your stake vs. your exit price

    [33:17]

With thanks

Thank you, VANTEC.

Our thanks to Aaron Stuart and the VANTEC team for hosting this session and opening it to their founders.

Your presenter

Steve has sat where you are sitting. Six times.

Steve Little has founded and sold six companies and guided 470+ founders through building value.

“An exit strategy is actually a growth strategy.”

Your valuation is built out of things you control. Start by seeing where yours stands today.