The Investor With Joel Palathinkal
The Investor with Joel Palathinkal is a global omni channel show which highlights institutional investors from all walks of life and supports the continuing education for the next generation of allocators
Eduardo Zaldivar. Managing Partner, Mosaic ETA
Joel Palathinkal welcomes guest Eduardo Zaldivar, who shares his journey into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and founding Mosaic ETA. They discuss public awareness and challenges in ETA, operating acquired businesses, and screening opportunities. Eduardo explains funding strategies, acquisition criteria, and sectors of interest, offering contrarian investment examples. He shares insights from being a limited partner, experiences with family offices, and innovative fund structures. The episode also explores search fund deals and offers advice for pursuing careers in asset management.
Key Points
- Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) offers a unique path for emerging leaders to become CEOs by acquiring and growing small to mid-sized businesses.
- The search fund model, which involves raising initial capital to search for a business and then additional capital to acquire it, provides a structured yet flexible approach for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Investing in "boring" but enduringly profitable businesses, such as those in business-to-business services, healthcare, and essential services, can yield significant returns while mitigating risk.
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Transcript
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