Take the money, keep 5% and consult to other companies on what/how you did what you did. You’ll eventually be offered by another founder to either start a new company together. When you’ve had a break and you’re less burned out, it’ll be attractive again to start a new company.

You can also buy into the business you consult to, buying 5-10% of say 5 companies. Be on the board and consult to them for 1 day per month (paid role). So you work 1 week per month, basically and still earn.

If they won’t let you keep 5% equity of your original company, increase you price by 25% to fully sell. If you have 3 companies interested, 1 will accept it. If none do, keep the company and see it as a sign to take it to the next level.

Take the money, keep 5% and consult to other companies on what/how you did what you did. You’ll eventually be offered by another founder to either start a new company together. When you’ve had a break and you’re less burned out, it’ll be attractive again to start a new company.

You can also buy into the business you consult to, buying 5-10% of say 5 companies. Be on the board and consult to them for 1 day per month (paid role). So you work 1 week per month, basically and still earn.

If they won’t let you keep 5% equity of your original company, increase you price by 25% to fully sell. If you have 3 companies interested, 1 will accept it. If none do, keep the company and see it as a sign to take it to the next level.