A podcast series featuring all things related to search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. Hosted by Brian O'Connor, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and Managing Partner of NextGen Growth Partners.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
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4.9(63 reviews)
94 episodes
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Podcast Authority
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A podcast series featuring all things related to search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. Hosted by Brian O'Connor, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and Managing Partner of NextGen Growth Partners.
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Publishing Since
8/31/2016
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Engagement92
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
AI, Seller Integrity, and Smarter ETA Deals
Sunil Grover, MBA ’99, Managing Partner at Aavaran Capital, shares his hard-won wisdom on navigating deals, building businesses, and how AI transforms searcher acquisitions in this interview.
April 24, 2026
Split Roles, Shared Vision: Making Partnerships Work in ETA
Julia Hensel, MBA ’20, and Grant Hensel, MBA ’23, share insights on building successful personal and professional partnerships through complementary investing and operating roles in this interview.
March 27, 2026
Unpacking the Self-Funded ETA Experience
Mark Hoffman, MBA ’91, owner of Larson Packaging Company, shares his self-funded entrepreneurial journey, offering insights into building a lasting business and personal rewards.
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