Exploring Post-MBA Opportunities in ETA

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In addition to accessing the most active online network of business buyers, Searchfunder licenses research that is simply not cost effective for individuals. Access over 15,000 industry reports and 50,000 transaction financials. You also get monthly credits for contact information for your company sourcing campaign with the option to purchase more at drastically discounted rates. Searchfunder has pre-purchased access from these data providers in order to empower individual buyers and to help searchers level the playing field versus private equity.

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While a large number of our members come from dedicated programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and other top programs, searching is no longer reserved for the elite. With the current abundance of dry powder in private equity, and an increasing number of business owners reaching retirement age, good deals rarely go unfunded.

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by a searcher from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
in Washington, DC, USA

8mos ago

Exploring Post-MBA Opportunities in ETA

Hey all, hope you’re doing well! I’m wrapping up my MBA this upcoming year with a background spanning AI (Master’s in Information Systems), PE value creation, SaaS growth, and startup founding. I also interned at a search fund and currently serve as ETA President. I’m actively exploring post-grad opportunities starting May ’26 in ETA investing, PE ops, platform/value creation, or GM/CXO-track roles. If you’re hiring, know of firms active in these areas, or can share advice on navigating the search, I’d love to connect and learn more. Thanks so much!

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reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Bates College in Washington, DC, USA

^redacted‌ congrats! Let's reconnect on GM/CXO ops roles, I sold my business in June and would love to discuss working together further. redacted

reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, USA

Not sure if I'm comfortable taking that PG haha but love this space and think there's tons of alternatives/other opps than just self funded or traditional.