Profiles
Dive into a collection of great stories and rediscover timeless content.
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Jan 6, 2026
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8 min read
Sandy Paige: The Late-Blooming Unicorn Breaking ETA Molds at 48
This mid-career operator went from an overlooked "late-bloomer" to a $295M exit, overcoming personal tragedy and investor skepticism.
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Dec 30, 2025
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6 min read
The Eagle in the Capital: Bruce Vann’s Reclamation of Ownership
How Vann, a Black entrepreneur, reclaimed his destiny by acquiring and growing a factory in the former heart of the Confederacy.
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Dec 23, 2025
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6 min read
David Dowda: From Insurance Sales to Micro-PE Empire Builder
Discover Dowda's transformation from insurance salesman to micro-PE owner, acquiring multiple businesses with minimal capital and challenging entrepreneurial norms.
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Dec 18, 2025
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6 min read
Jackie Ossin Hirsch: The Business Therapist of Florida M&A
Meet the Florida M&A powerhouse who defied industry odds, selling 400 companies and transforming business brokerage through grit and strategic expertise.
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Dec 15, 2025
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5 min read
The Whale Shark of M&A: How Clint Fiore Is Building the "Needle Store"
How Fiore, a commercial pilot turned dealmaker, transforms M&A strategy by building a 'Needle Store' amidst the shifting landscape of business acquisition.
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Dec 8, 2025
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6 min read
The Commando in the Corner Office: John Hubbard’s Tactical Approach to Manufacturing
Hubbard's unconventional journey from special operations medic to manufacturing maverick, defying search fund stereotypes.
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Nov 10, 2025
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8 min read
Adrian Pinto: From Wall Street Banker to Landscaping Empire
Pinto's bold leap from high finance to landscaping, revealing how the former Credit Suisse banker transformed blue-collar industries through strategic entrepreneurship.
