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Podcasts - Entrepreneurship through Acquisition

 

About the Podcast

 

INSEAD’s ETA and Search Funds Podcast explores the dynamic world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Each episode showcases individuals from across the ETA journey—entrepreneurs in various stages, from search to operations to exit, as well as experienced investors—while showcasing success stories and lessons learned.

Entrepreneurs can gain practical strategies to navigate acquisitions and lead businesses effectively, while investors discover how ETA can generate returns while fostering economic growth. With a spotlight on addressing the global succession crisis, the series highlights ETA’s potential to ensure business continuity and preserve legacies. Whether you're curious or committed, this podcast equips you with actionable knowledge around the topic of to ETA and Search Funds.

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Season 1

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Insights from: The 2025 INSEAD ETA Conference

For our Season 1 finale, we're bringing you the highlight reel from the INSEAD ETA Conference 2025 - six power-packed segments that distill hours of insights into your personal 30-minute masterclass.
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ETA podcasts Andrew Black

Insights from: an Entrepreneur, Andrew Black

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Black - Managing Director of VetCare Canada and architect of a 50-clinic veterinary roll-up - to unpack how he turned a thesis on “mission-driven pet care” into a nationwide platform.
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ETA podcasts AC Goh

Insights from: a Searcher, A.C. Goh

In this episode of the INSEAD ETA podcast, we sit down with A.C. Goh, founder of Garlic Equity Capital, Singapore’s first traditional search fund, to explore his journey and the unique challenges of navigating the search phase in Southeast Asia.
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ETA podcasts Kieron Chalder

Insights from: an Entrepreneur, Kieron Chalder

As co-CEO of Emotion and founder of the search fund Iberica Cap, Kieron’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and innovation. In this episode of the INSEAD ETA podcast, we delve into Kieron’s experiences, from his time at INSEAD to the challenges of acquiring CarPro during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ETA podcasts Gernot Eisinger

Insights from: an Advisor and Investor, Dr Gernot Eisinger

In this episode of the INSEAD ETA podcast, we speak with Dr. Gernot Eisinger, a leading voice in the ETA space and a founder of Afinum, an investment firm shaping succession situations for SMEs for more than 20 years.
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ETA podcasts Monika Wincel

Insights from: a Searcher, Monika Wincel

In this episode of the INSEAD ETA and Search Funds podcast, we speak with Monika Wincel, founder of CEDO Capital and a trailblazer in Poland’s ETA landscape.
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Season 2

ETA Podcasts Yoni Wehbe

Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Yoni Wehbe, Kinetico Health

What does it take to build a healthcare platform from first principles, and what does that journey reveal about buying, scaling, and operating in ETA?  Hear from Yoni Wehbe, co-founder and co-CEO of Kinetico Health.
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ETA Podcasts Thomas Buehler

Insights from: an Investor - Dr Thomas Buehler of Valmaris Partners

What separates search funds from PE giants - and how can searchers win in succession deals? We sat down with Dr. Thomas Buehler of Valmaris Private Investors, a 37-year PE veteran who co-founded Afinum Management.
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ETA Podcasts Inseta

Insights from: the latest Investors. Meet INSETA Partners - Kieron Chalder & Dr Gernot Eisinger

What does it take to build an institutional-grade ETA investor from first principles - and why does it matter for every searcher, operator, and investor in this space?  We caught up with Kieron Chalder and Dr. Gernot Eisinger, returning guests from season 1, who together with Professor Ivana Naumovska and Lukas Krauss, founded INSETA.
ETA Podcasts Alex Simmons

Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Alex Simmons

Alexander Simmons doesn't do polish - and that's exactly why this conversation matters. We had to cut some real gems on account of Kudirat's maniacal laughter.
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ETA podcasts Monika Wincel

Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Catching up with Monika Wincel

This is an extra in-depth, highly practical conversation on the real mechanics of getting a deal over the line - when timelines are tight, parties multiply, and the emotional stakes are high.
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ETA Podcasts Rob Leblanc

Insights from: an Investor, Ambit Partners (part 2)

Host Kudirat Olateju speaks with Rob LeBlanc, co-founder of Ambit Partners, about the roles of entrepreneurship through acquisition and small business in driving economic change and positive impact.
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ETA Podcasts Ambit Partners

Insights from: an Investor, Ambit Partners (part 1)

Host Kudirat Olateju speaks with Andrew Locke and Neil Wyma; both INSEAD alumni and partners at Ambit, about how they're backing exceptional entrepreneurs across Europe, Latin America, APAC, and the Middle East.
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ETA podcasts Daniele & Giulio

Insights from: TWO Entrepeneurs, Daniele Schiavello and Giulio Marini

In this episode of the INSEAD ETA & Search Funds Hub podcast, we sit down with Daniele and Giulio of Napolillo Industry, to explore how they built their partnership, shaped their investment thesis, and faced the uncertainty of fundraising and deal-making.
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ETA podcasts Pawel Malon

Insights from: an Entrepreneur, Pawel Malon

In this episode of the INSEAD ETA & Search Funds Hub podcast, host Kudirat Olateju speaks with Pawel Malon, Group CEO of Singu & Micad Software, and co-founder of Stability Capital.
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