[Verse 1] Two to three years out, you're planning the game Not just building features, you're building your name Strategic optionality in every roadmap line Each decision opens doors to buyers down the line Your product architecture tells a bigger story Than just solving problems, you're positioning for glory [Chorus] Surface area growing wide, partnerships aligned Data assets primed to shine, IP clearly defined Customer overlap mapped, competitive tension high Revenue milestones reached, cap table clean and dry Exit-ready CTO, playing the long game now Strategic positioning, showing buyers how [Verse 2] Integrations everywhere, ecosystem plays in motion Making yourself visible across the buyer ocean Map your customer base against who might acquire Find the overlaps that set acquisition hearts on fire Proprietary datasets, unique IP you hold These are the catalysts that make your story bold [Chorus] Surface area growing wide, partnerships aligned Data assets primed to shine, IP clearly defined Customer overlap mapped, competitive tension high Revenue milestones reached, cap table clean and dry Exit-ready CTO, playing the long game now Strategic positioning, showing buyers how [Bridge] Multiple suitors at the table, tension in the air Clean legal hygiene shows them that you care Revenue growth rates hitting targets, stage by stage IP assignments locked down tight, turning the next page [Verse 3] From seed to series A, different rates they seek Growth trajectories that make the buyers peak Legal foundations solid, no skeletons to find Documentation perfect, contracts all aligned The two-year vision paying off in acquisition gold Strategic patience is how these stories get told [Chorus] Surface area growing wide, partnerships aligned Data assets primed to shine, IP clearly defined Customer overlap mapped, competitive tension high Revenue milestones reached, cap table clean and dry Exit-ready CTO, playing the long game now Strategic positioning, showing buyers how [Outro] Exit-ready leader, the game is in your hands Strategic positioning across all the lands
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