I Might Shut Down My Business for This Opportunity

Описание: What do you do when an opportunity shows up that could replace your entire business — but also accelerate your path to financial freedom? In this episode of J&C Unscripted, I walk through a real opportunity in front of me right now: partnering with or joining an AI software venture versus continuing to build my own company. We break down equity, control, risk, moats, and whether this actually aligns with my long-term goals in business and investing.

The software in question helps businesses survey employees, generate AI policies, recommend vetted AI tools aligned with company values, and guide responsible AI implementation. The opportunity is compelling, but it raises serious questions around ownership, time, risk, and long-term upside.

What we cover:
The difference between partnerships vs employment with equity
Why poorly planned partnerships often implode
How to think about equity percentages, vesting, and exit timelines
Why AI businesses struggle to build durable moats
Whether this is a short-term build-and-sell or a long-term platform
The tradeoff between freedom of time and ownership of an asset
How early-adopter advantage in AI creates opportunity — and risk
Why being close to experienced founders can be worth more than money

We also discuss how AI adoption inside companies actually works, why most employees don’t self-train on new tools, and how businesses can better understand who is using AI and how.

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