"I don't have an MBA" Search Fund

by a searcher

4 years ago

Hi Searchfunder Community, As the title suggests, I don't have an MBA. I had considered using my GI Bill for a FT MBA program but felt it wasn't the right fit. After exploring buying my own business, I discovered search funds. Are there any other searchfunder members that don't have an MBA?  I'd love to hear more about their experiences. 

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searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School

I have heard of successful international searchers that were able to gain support from investors without necessarily having an MBA. Most of them had strong operational background and/or long and successful investing track records (i.e. Private Equity). That said, I have also heard about investors that have a strict "No MBA, no investment" approach, but they are quite few... there are more than enough investors out there that do not follow that policy.

4 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from University of Vermont

MBAs are not necessary for success in any field of business. Some doors may not be open because of a lack of an MBA, but success is never closed to those without. Just forget about it and work your tail off.

4 years ago | like reply | 1 like

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