Founders rarely are “One and Done”.
Most of them will start another company some day.
You should keep this in mind.
Especially when you see that their last company was acquired.
Why?
Most founders who go through an acquisition have an earnout period.
So once the dust settles, a few months after the deal closes…
…it could be a great time for you to reach out.
After all, things have slowed down a bit for them.
And they’re probably taking some time to reflect.
Introduce yourself.
Keep in touch.
It’s more likely than not that they’ll start a new company someday.
And who knows, a year or so down the road, when that earnout ends?
You might be someone they think of to invest in their new thing.
Or to let you help them connect with investors.
Or to see if you might work with them directly.
Anything’s possible!
But nothing is, too …
… if you don’t make an attempt.
