Chris Raastad

Chris Raastad is an American digital nomad and long-time Estonian resident who’s spent the last 4 years on the road pursuing UN193 and attending various nomad events. With a background in software at startups like Wise and SafetyWing, he is now an entrepreneur and consultant in software, business automation, and AI. When he’s not coding or optimizing businesses, you'll find him running, hiking, snowboarding, DJing, or attending music festivals soaking in the melodic euphoric beats.

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Business and Entrepreneurship
Lessons learned buying a company - a journey of solopreneurship via a microaquire

Thinking about entrepreneurship but don’t want to start from scratch? In this talk, Chris shares the story and lessons learned on a 6 month journey buying a German e-commerce store—from sourcing the deal, negotiating the terms, due diligence, drafting the contracts, owner transition, and growing the business. Discover how acquiring a small business can be a smarter, faster path to financial freedom and a compelling alternative to building a business from zero.

Business and Entrepreneurship
Lessons learned buying a company - a journey of solopreneurship via a microaquire

Thinking about entrepreneurship but don’t want to start from scratch? In this talk, Chris shares the story and lessons learned on a 6 month journey buying a German e-commerce store—from sourcing the deal, negotiating the terms, due diligence, drafting the contracts, owner transition, and growing the business. Discover how acquiring a small business can be a smarter, faster path to financial freedom and a compelling alternative to building a business from zero.

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