Any advice on how or where to find mentors?

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April 08, 2019

by a searcher in Loudon, NH, USA

Looking for suggestions or advice on where to seek mentor introductions for self funded searcher. I am looking for a platform company to acquire in the digital marketing agency space with which to do future roll ups/tuck in acquisitions with. I would benefit from wisdom and experience from those who have 'been there, done that' and am looking for that ongoing mentor/mentee relationship. Any suggestions, resources or introductions would be greatly appreciated.

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from Harvard University in Boston, MA, USA
Hey Link, try reaching out to a handful of the investment bankers with a track record in the space. They've got a relevant rolodex and are motivated to build/nurture relationships with the industry players.
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Reply by a professional
from Harvard University in Boston, MA, USA
One way to get started is to search for press releases on recent deals in the space. Maybe begin by looking at the deals of a particularly acquisitive player in the space. Releases often list the buy and/or sell side advisor on the deal. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how quick bankers will be to take your call and to help. I'm in the midst of a somewhat similar exercise for a marketing agency client. I'm starting to "interview" investment banks next week. Send me an email - redacted - I'd be happy to share the list of bankers I've assembled.
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