From the article "most startups that start with the goal of getting bought, fail." Hmm. Startups that aim to get bought fail before this happens. However, few

From the article "most startups that start with the goal of getting bought, fail." Hmm. Startups that aim to get bought fail before this happens. However, few startups float. The majority are bought and the remainder stay private. So, the best way to maximise your return is to avoid being bought, even if it is the most likely option. That is a paradox.