ETA Insider

Produced by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Chicago Booth, the ETA Insider Podcast series features all things related to entrepreneurship through acquisition. As one of the only podcasts on ETA, this podcast explores perspectives from different types of searchers (incubated, traditional, and self-funded), insights from recent, successful exits, advice from current operators, and reflections from search fund investors. The ETA Insider Podcast is hosted by Brian O’Connor, MBA ’08.

Search for “Entrepreneurship through Acquisition” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud to tune in.

New episodes for the 2023 season are released at the end of each month.

Addie Epstein and Ashley Quisol, principals and cofounders of Benton Place Partners, join Brian to discuss their journey into entrepreneurship through acquisition. Addie and Ashley share their search philosophy and highlight the importance of playing to your strengths, how to market yourself to business owners, and lessons learned from the ups and downs of searching. Released February 28, 2023

Santiago Perez Teuffer, Managing Partner at Cerralvo Capital – a search fund investment firm based in Mexico City – discusses his journey into the world of ETA as well as his current work at Cerralvo as the firm approaches its third fund. The conversation revolves around the compelling future of ETA in new frontier markets in Europe and Asia, and Santiago shares his insights on navigating these international opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors – including the top countries for search fund activity and growth rate. Released January 31, 2023