Austin - Sep 20-23 introduction

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by a searcher from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
in Austin, TX, USA

9mos ago

Austin - Sep 20-23 introduction

Hi Austin ETA! A classmate of mine will be in town SepredactedSat-Tue) and is looking to connect with those in ETA. He is considering launching a search fund but would appreciate a connection with anyone that has been going through the process for a bit and can provide some guidance. Please let me know if anyone would be willing to connect with him or knows of local events happening during that time!

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reply by a searcher 9mos ago
from Santa Clara University in Austin, TX, USA

I’m based in Austin and would be happy to meet. I’m a serial entrepreneur with a couple of exits and currently a self-funded searcher doing the Acquisition Lab program (current cohort). Also UT MBA ‘03. He can email me at redacted

reply by a searcher 9mos ago
from University of California, Santa Cruz in Austin, TX, USA

Hi Claudia - I'm an Austin based searcher that is reasonably active on the circuit here. Happy to share stories about my experience competing in the area (going under LOI, doing DD, securing funding, etc) or direct him to some of the folks in the area (equity, brokers, lenders).