Two quick thoughts: 1. The best way to have leverage during negotiations is to have another option. So another potential acquirer, or whatever. 2. I would tal

Two quick thoughts: 1. The best way to have leverage during negotiations is to have another option. So another potential acquirer, or whatever. 2. I would talk to somebody who has been through an exit. There's this list http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tgPKuNIdWWOPUpj2ZnF8N4A#gid=0 http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tgPKuNIdWWOPUpj2ZnF8N... (was created on HN a while ago). It's a list of entrepreneurs and others who are willing to mentor HN startups. Find one who's been through an exit, and see if they're willing to help. Good luck!