Rodrigo will use real life examples to educate entrepreneurs on the importance of having a clear exit strategy for their startup even at the conception phase. Rodrigo is a Chilean internet pioneer who has founded and successfully sold two of the world’s largest tech startups: STI Internet (Brazil’s 4th largest ISP) and hpG (largest free web hosting service in portuguese) without a single dollar from investors. Takeaway: -Developing a clear exit strategy for your startup at conception stage -Knowing when to exit your startup The MSA Launch (http://bit.ly/1yhQPZV) is a 5-day event aiming to provide an introduction to MaGIC Academy. It is presented as a condensed version of how MaGIC Academy is going to contribute to you and the startup community. You will be able to experience a series of workshops, skill and sharing knowledge opportunity, and mentoring with our selected network of mentors. Website : www.mymagic.my Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/magic.cyberjaya Twitter : https://twitter.com/magiccyberjaya Youtube : SlideShare : http://slidesha.re/1BfSncP Email : enquiries@mymagic.my

1. Why your startup needs an exit strategy
Rodrigo Martinez

2. Lack of ambition?

3. This is MY house!
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4. #GWIT

5. Financial independence

6. (www.masswerk.at/googleBBS/)

7. Follow your Passion

8. STI Internet - 4th largest ISP

9. Accidental exit - 7 years

10. "I want to build and sell an even bigger
company, but with less investment in time
and money!"
Passion for Success!

11. ‣Why?
•www.acmecities.com/neighborhood/street/username/
‣Why not?
•www.username.hpg.com.br

12. Bull's-eye!

13. September - 2000

14. November - 2000

15. January - 2001

16. March - 2001

17. May - 2001

18. hpG - 3rd largest Portal

19. Strategic exit - 18 months

20. (The Valeriepieris Circle - Kenneth Myers)

21. RMgo.to/LinkedIn - RMgo.to/Twitter
Rodrigo Martinez
Successful Serial Entrepreneur,
Internet Pioneer, Speaker and
Mentor with a Passion for Success
Co-Founder, CTO & Co-CEO
Co-Founder & Investor