Differences in access to SF investor network between top business schools?

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March 27, 2022

by a searcher from Denison University in Boston, MA, USA

Hello everyone,

Do you think there is any difference between top-tier B-schools in terms of access to search fund investor network and search founders' community? Should that be a factor at all in choosing the right school?

Would be happy to hear your thoughts!

Thanks

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Reply by a searcher
from Stanford University in West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
I agree with the above comments. I'll also add that the more history a school has with the program, the stronger likelihood there will be more investors, mentors, ex-searchers, etc. at your fingertips. Unpopular opinion, but people like talking to those they're connected with so you have a better shot at getting time with someone if they are an alumni of or connected to your school.
All that said, I will say the SF community is very open and helpful so if this is truly your goal you can make it work wherever you go - just get involved and get out there!
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Reply by an investor
from Harvard University in Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, USA
With regard to your question, as a Search Fund Investor from Harvard Business School, I definitely favor HBS searchers with a secondary penchant for those from Stanford, Wharton, and MIT. I never make a decision about a deal based on where the searcher went to school, but if I like a deal but am on the fence, the school might tip me over to a yes decision.
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