Profiles
Dive into a collection of great stories and rediscover timeless content.
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Feb 23, 2026
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Ania Aliev: Closing An AED Business Deal While in Labor
How Aliev leveraged the traditional search fund model to acquire an AED servicing business and redesigned its revenue model for long-term growth.
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Feb 16, 2026
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Kyle Poll: The Family Entertainment Pass Operator
This former LinkedIn executive bought two rivals to create a dominant leader in the family entertainment bundle pass.
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Feb 9, 2026
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Felipe Corcuera: From Goldman Sachs Banker to Agentic AI Shop Entrepreneur
Frustrated with not having his own "war" story, this former banker bought a staffing and project shop that he turned into a recurring revenue, AI-driven platform.
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Feb 3, 2026
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Jerod Pierce: From Foster Care to HVAC Roll-up Exit And Family Office
Pierce went from foster care to private equity executive and established his family office after a life-changing, near 9-figure exit.
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Jan 29, 2026
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Garrison Snell: From Music Gigs To $37M Family Holding Company
This 30-year-old former drummer turned $500k into a $37M manufacturing empire prioritizing community impact and employee success.
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Jan 13, 2026
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Carlo Santelli: Closing A $3.5M EBITDA Deal With Zero Equity Magic
How Santelli, a former van-dwelling wanderer turned investment banker, is redefining the rules of the lower middle market.
