First question in my mind is why would you sell? Are you in it for the money or to build a great product.
Would you still get to lead the project if they acquire you and the company?
Do you think you can be more successful on your own?
I think those the important questions first. But if you do want to work for them what ever you reasons. Meet them see if you like the people and the culture. The rest is negotiations and I wouldn't give them your source code what ever you do.
Do your self a favor and get your self a lawyer for the contracts and not one they supply you. A lawyer they supply you really just works for them.
I agree with that the consumption of knowledge helps us learn. But I am not sure just taking notes does the trick. I think in aiding us learn more the knowledge has to be work and thought out. I believe learning is hard and you have to do something more on the lines or writing articles on the subject or course work to really force your brain to absorb it all.