#146 - How to Choose the Right Buyer w/ Raghav Tanna

Nov 11, 2025
32 mins

Episode Description

On Business Refocused, Lindsay and Carey talk with Raghav Tanna, founder of Tarmika and cofounder of the nonprofit Little Sparks Project. Raghav shares the real story behind building Tarmika, selling to Applied Systems, and deciding when it is time to exit. He breaks down how to pick the right buyer, what it feels like to stay on after a sale, and why family and happiness should drive the decision. The conversation also spotlights the Little Sparks Gala in Boston, and how the foundation supports families facing rare medical diagnoses with meaningful financial grants.

What you’ll learn

  • A founder’s checklist for deciding when to sell vs raise another round
  • How to evaluate buyers beyond the offer price
  • What changes when your product becomes one feature inside a large company
  • How to plan your post-sale season, including staying on or stepping back
  • Why mission and family can be the best governance for big decisions
  • How Little Sparks reduces financial stress for families with complex medical needs

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