Listen "How to buy and sell 200 traditional companies with 4.5x yearly ROI | Jon Staenberg"
Episode Synopsis
Diego Calligaro CEO of ICEO Technologies, interviews Jon Staenberg, who has made more than 350 angel investments and managed portfolios exceeding $400 million. He is the Founder of Agate Hound Fund, the world’s first Fund of Funds investing in search funds.In this conversation, Jon Steinberg discusses his journey in the investment world, focusing on search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. He shares insights on the motivation behind his work, the intricacies of search funds, and the process of acquiring, growing and selling small businesses and investments.00:00 Introduction and Motivation03:50 Understanding Search Funds06:22 Transition from Venture Capital to Search Funds11:12 Identifying Target Companies18:44 Acquisition Process and Challenges25:31 Success Stories and Automation Potential30:25 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs34:20 Reflections on Change and the FutureNeed 1 to 1 support from world-class leaders and investors to raise funds? Claim your free session here https://www.iceo.io
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