Feta Fund

🌟 Thrilled to share my recent interview with Saumil Jariwala, the visionary behind Feta Fund Saumil's mission is to empower 1,000 future CEOs in acquiring small businesses, with over 50 already accomplished and 950 more to go! 🚀 Drawing from nearly a decade of experience in search fund investing, private equity investing, and due diligence consulting, he aims to empower searchers to “get tough deals done.” In our conversation, we explored the genesis of Feta Fund (www.fetafund.com) and its ambitious objective, diving deep into Saumil’s hands-on approach as an investor. 🔍 Discover: - What motivates Saumil's bold goal of assisting entrepreneurs in acquiring 1,000 businesses. - How Feta Fund sets itself apart with a focus on providing tactical support during the search and diligence phases. - Insights into Saumil’s investment criteria, common mistakes made by searchers, and key success factors post-acquisition. - Emerging trends and opportunities in the investment landscape, including potential new markets. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Let's empower the next generation of business leaders together! 💼✨   #FetaFund #Entrepreneurship #Investing #SmallBusiness #FutureCEOs #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisitions #EtA #SearchFund #SearchFunds #BusinessAcquisitions #SmallBusinessAcquisition #SearchFundsNews

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