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How's it going? Month 1 of the search
Ryan Bernsmann is one month into his search for a company to acquire. Hear how he manages the process.
Podcast: Tiago Paixão & TECLENA
Tiago recounts a conventional corporate journey turned unconventional. He and his partner acquired two businesses about a year apart, marking the first acquisitions in Portugal's budding search fund market.
What is a “traditional” search fund?
What exactly is a "traditional" search fund? The term dates back to 2015.
Podcast: Guido Fileppo & Farmoderm
In this episode, Guido recounts his journey to owner and CEO of Farmoderm. Guido shares the struggles of one of Italy's first search fund entrepreneurs.
The 8 most common search fund investor profiles
When you raise a search fund, who are your investors? Many of them fit into these eight categories.
Podcast: Manny Saxena & Contract Sweeping Services
In this episode, Manny recounts his search fund journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, a path that landed him in the CEO seat of Contract Sweeping Services. Manny acquired two companies from the same owner, right at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discuss the impact of his visa status on his entrepreneurial journey.
How I drove myself crazy while searching, and how you can avoid the same fate
In the early days of my search fund experience, I drove myself nuts trying to please all of my investors. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
EtA vs ETA
A tongue-in-cheek discussion around the grammatical quandaries of entrepreneurship through acquisition.
The motivated seller
A story about a seller whose motivations were questionable, and the time that the search fund entrepreneur risked losing.
How's it going? Time allocation for the time-poor searcher
Find out what's going through the mind of a search fund entrepreneur as he embarks on his journey. This episode describes the value of time management in the searchers' journey.
Podcast: Mia Jackson & Vital Care Industries
Jake interviews Mia Jackson about her journey to acquire Vital Care Industries.
State of the search fund: APAC
Here's a comprehensive summary of recent developments in the Asia Pacific search fund ecosystem, and my preliminary theories as to why it’s taken so long for the model to find its way around the region.
How's it going? The value of industry experts
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode describes the value of industry experts to Rob in the initial phase of search.
Podcast: Khaokho Talaypu & KT Chan
Jake interviews KT Chan about his journey to acquire Khaokho Talaypu.
Broker vs. Proprietary
Brokered or proprietary search? The answer is mixed - brokered deals make good practice, while the proprietary path builds valuable connections. One path prepares you for the other.
Podcast: Voxco & Sumit Aneja
Jake interviews Sumit Aneja about his journey to acquire Voxco.
How's it going? Search as a sales job.
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode captures the necessary sales skillset that Rob has found to be useful in the initial phase of search.
Podcast: Auronix & Martin Urrutia
Jake interviews Martin Urrutia about his journey to acquire Auronix.
From New York to Regina: the geographically restricted search fund
While many entrepreneurs have geographical preferences, it's always beneficial to cast a wider net. Read more about the benefits of a nationwide search here.
How's it going? The daily grind of a search fund entrepreneur
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode captures Rob's first month of searching as he enters the grind.