Welcome to Future Proof in 5 by Marco Grüter
Future-Proof in 5 is the daily 5-minute podcast for founders and CEOs who want to build companies that last – not just grow.
Each episode delivers sharp, actionable insights on how to make your business more durable, transferable, and valuable – the three pillars of a Future-Proof Business™.
No fluff. No endless interviews. Just focused reflections that help you rethink how you lead, scale, and design a company that thrives without you.
Hosted by Marco Grüter, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the Future-Proof Business System, this show blends strategy, systems, and mindset for the modern founder who wants freedom and legacy.
139 - Sleep Well or Sell Well. Which One Matters More to You Today?
The real founder dilemma isn’t growth vs. exit; it’s stress vs. structure. Learn how to build a business that protects your peace and increases your valuation. Sleep well today. Sell well tomorrow.
128 - Would Your Business Get a Premium or a Discount?
What determines if your company gets a premium or a discount at exit? This episode explores the valuation factors that buyers analyse from governance and transferability to key-person risk and resilience.
125 - What Blind Spots Are You Avoiding Right Now?
Blind spots like key person dependency or digital lag aren’t invisible to buyers; they’re price tags. This episode helps you uncover hidden risks inside your company before they destroy valuation or stall exit readiness.
118 - Could Your Company Pass the Six-Month Founder Test?
Can your business run without you for six months? This episode introduces the six-month founder test, a clear lens to evaluate dependency risk, leadership gaps, and scalability readiness for serious entrepreneurs.
107 - Key Person Risk
Key person risk can quietly destroy your business value and legacy. Learn how to remove dependency on a single founder and create a business that’s sustainable, transferable, and built to last.