You're part of a project's founding team and you just finished your TGE. Ofc you are checked out, since you managed to sell away your tokens/OTC, and now want to leave Time for the "Goodbye Playbook" tweet • Opening frame = life update: first person tone to set the message "I am leaving XXX role" • Positive spin to things: call it your most memorable experience, that you contributed to your vertical's history, time to pursue a new path • Legacy flex (museum tour of achievements): list all the milestones, partnerships, cool campaigns that you led • Keep one foot in the door: don't burn any bridges, mention that you are staying involved in some capacity (advisor, incubator, etc) --> "step back, not away" • Gratitude ritual: acknowledge your team work, praise your team, thank your investors and partners • Future narrative (announce your "higher calling"): state your new focus, give hints and drop breadcrumbs of clues • Continuity for the project: don't make your users panic, name successors to show stability, signal an orderly exit • Careful omissions: don't mention any token/TGE compensation, no OTCs of your personal shares, avoid discussions of the token --> reason to leave : pursue passion • Personal brand: position yourself as a good founder/operator with specific skillsets, can be a strategic builder/investor as well By doing this, you will… • Keep goodwill + future intros while your remaining vest keeps vesting • Reframe the exit as “professional growth” • Seed the next gig pipeline easily