Where to Structure Search during MBA

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by a searcher from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
in Durham, NC, USA

2yrs ago

Where to Structure Search during MBA

I am an incoming MBA student at Duke's Fuqua School of Business. I want to use my time at Duke to search for a business to buy. I am not tied to the research triangle area after my 2-years. Is there more opportunities to find a business while staying local and develop relationships in person or be willing to move anywhere in the country but have most of the search be virtual?

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Duke University in Denver, CO, USA

hey Shannon, I went to Fuqua a few years back. I think Ben Thomason helps lead some of the search stuff they are doing now, he's a great guy to connect with.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Columbia University in New York, NY, USA

^redacted‌ I know it's the hardest thing in the world for a motivated MBA, but. I would keep the search on ice and focus on your time there.

I received this advice when I started my MBA. I resisted it for a bit, but it was the right thing. I would focus on education, events, and spending time with your cohort. I'm incredibly grateful for what I learned, the serendipity of events, and the relationships. Kicked off my search at completion, and I think I was better for it.