From Exit to Encore: Writing the Entrepreneur's Second Act with A.J. Wasserstein

​Join entrepreneurship expert A.J. Wasserstein, a two-time successful business exit veteran and Senior Lecturer at the Yale School of Management, as he shares practical insights and actionable advice on navigating the often-overlooked challenges and opportunities of the post-exit journey.This session goes beyond the celebratory headlines and financial windfalls to provide a realistic look at the emotional and psychological adjustments entrepreneurs face. We’ll explore the common pitfalls that can derail even the most successful entrepreneurs, and you’ll gain valuable tools and strategies to chart a fulfilling path forward, including:

• ​Understanding the “arrival fallacy” and why achieving a goal isn’t always what we expect.

• ​Navigating the loss of structure, meaning, and identity that often accompanies an exit.

• ​Discovering your personal “ikigai” - your reason for being - in this next chapter.

• ​Using Wasserstein’s proven “PROT” framework to create a fulfilling and impactful second act.