Is There a Right Way To Shut Down Your Business?
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Tackling the Taboo of Closing Down with Dori Yona
This week, I chat with Dori Yona of Simple Closure about a topic that many founders consider almost taboo: shutting down. Dori opens up about his journey (from exits to closing down himself) and shares insights on how shutting down your business doesn't have to be so complex. Plus, check out the cool resource on shutting down from Simple Closure below.
Here's what you're in for:
- 01:07 Introduction to Dori Yona and Simple Closure
- 02:27 Dori’s entrepreneurial journey and founding Simple Closure
- 04:00 The challenges founders face when considering a shutdown
- 07:12 The financial and logistical complexities of winding down
- 09:31 Why founders need a plan B (and how to create one)
- 19:38 How Dori’s experience inspired Simple Closure’s unique approach 28:13 How Simple Closure assists with legal and tax requirements
- 37:45 Common mistakes founders make when shutting down
- 42:25 The emotional journey of letting go and moving on
- 45:14 Advice for founders to maintain investor relationships during closure
ABOUT DORI YONA
Dori Yona is an experienced founder and CEO with a decade of experience in the entrepreneurial world. After successfully building and exiting multiple companies, Dori encountered the complexities of closing down a business, which inspired him to launch Simple Closure.
Simple Closure offers founders a streamlined solution to wind down their companies, ensuring they can protect their reputation, maintain investor relationships, and transition smoothly to their next ventures. Dori is passionate about supporting founders through difficult times and providing them with the tools they need to move forward confidently.
Connect with Dori on:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dori-yona-b8369877/
- X: https://x.com/doriyona
- Email: dori@simpleclosure.com
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