Business Quote by Andy Dunn
“Too many entrepreneurs think their valuation is the real economic price of their company. It's not. It's not a real economic price unless you are selling 100%.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Startup conference, 2015
Valuation is a market estimate, not the true economic value unless the whole company is sold.
In simple terms: Price tags aren't the real worth.
Focus on cash flow, not just valuation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fundraising
- company sale
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- Valuation can be manipulated and mislead stakeholders.
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a true economic price look like?
Are you building sustainable value or just a high price?