#73: Search Funds Reframed: Expanding Access to Business Ownership
In this episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy Anderson explores the concept of search funds as a transformative financial tool for entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the potential of search funds in different contexts, particularly in Africa and the U.S., emphasizing the importance of power dynamics, governance, and the role of impact investing in business ownership. The conversation also addresses the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship through acquisition, advocating for a shift in how we perceive and support business ownership.
Episode Highlights
00:00 - Introduction to Search Funds and Power Dynamics
02:48 - Search Funds in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
06:14 - Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition in the U.S.
09:08 - Rethinking Entrepreneurship: The Case for Buying Businesses
11:59 - The Mechanics of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
14:48 - Power Dynamics in Business Transactions
18:05 - The Role of Impact Investing in Business Ownership
20:59 - Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape
24:11 - The Future of Entrepreneurship and Ownership
27:02 - Conclusion and Call to Action
Relevant Links
• Criterion Institute website and LinkedIn
• Joy’s LinkedIn
• Eric's LinkedIn
• Allegra's LinkedIn
• Lindsay's LinkedIn
• Joy's Post on Search Funds
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