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WSN Welcome Networking Event (HBS ETA Conference)
The Women's Search Network in-person networking event at the Harvard Business School ETA Conference.
October 18, 2024
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Women in Search Forum
A forum designed to expose women to search as a career and connect women in the international search fund ecosystem
October 9, 2024
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Networking Session with a CEO
An opportunity for prospective searchers to ask their questions of a current operator in an intimate environment on Zoom.
October 23, 2024
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WSN Networking Event (Booth/Kellogg ETA Conference)
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November 4, 2024
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On the Nature of Women Considering a Search Fund Launch
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How to Choose the Right CEO Coach
Join a discussion with CEOs Hannah Greenberg and Lori Harrington about the benefits of executive coaching and how to find the right coach.
November 13, 2024
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Searching as a Woman
Join us to demystify the search journey for women. Hear firsthand from searchers Yosselin Melgar and Grace Chen, along with CEO Beixi Li.
November 20, 2024
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Women in Search Fund Research Study Women in Search Fund Research
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Debt Market Conditions & Engaging Lenders
Join the WSN to explore debt financing from start to successful exit strategies.
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Time Management While Searching
Grace Chen and Kendall Meyertons will discuss organizing time during a search, moderated by WSN's Tatiana Gaspar.
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The First 100 Days as a CEO
Audrey Kohout and Ania Aliev will discuss the first 100 days as a CEO, led by WSN Board Members Lacey Wismer and Tiffany Augustyn.
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Featured Exited CEO - Paige Sopcic
Paige Sopcic transitioned from Broadtree Partners to acquire and lead CanSource, which was recently acquired by TricorBraun.
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Featured Exited CEO - Nikita Sunilkumar
Nikita is based out of Trilogy’s office in Bellevue, Washington and joined the team after a successful exit as CEO of Crown Health.
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Featured Exited CEO - Patricia Riopel
Patricia is among the first five women to successfully exit a search fund-owned business in North America and the first in Canada.
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On the Nature of Women Considering a Search Fund Launch
This report details both the opportunities and encumbrances for women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition as a career.
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Women in Search Study: 100 Strong and Growing
The Women's Search Network's April 2023 survey revealed insights into the experiences and advice for female search fund entrepreneurs.
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Women in Search Fund Research Study Women.
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Building Success with Values: A Conversation with Laura Franklin
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The Power of Mentorship for Female Leaders
Anna Robinson, CEO of Ceresa, talks about the power of mentorship and strategies for impactful mentorship.
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The Legal Side of Search
Stephen Goodwin, Carla Larin, and Nikita Sunikumar cover fund terms and processes for searchers and investors.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 1: Best Practices
In Part 1, leaders from Google and Asurion discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion's evolution in high-performance organizations.
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WSN Networking - November 2020
A networking event with Laura Franklin, CEO of Shandy Clinic, in her first 100 days as CEO.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 3: Stories from the Field
We concluded our DEI series with CEOs from the search fund community, exploring diversity and inclusion in leadership with Chaka Booker.
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Fireside Chat with Irv Grousbeck
We were honored to host Irv Grousbeck, Stanford GSB professor and co-founder of Continental Cablevision, for a fireside chat on leadership.
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Board of Directors Best Practices with Jim Sharpe
This webinar discusses best practices for building and engaging Boards of Directors for search fund acquired businesses.
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5 Key Traits for CEOs
The webinar highlighted five critical CEO traits with insights from David Dodson, Sarah Rowell, and Laura Franklin.
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Strengthening Your Negotiation Skills
WSN hosted Maggie Neale, Stanford GSB Professor and author, sharing practical negotiation strategies for women.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 2: Inclusive Hiring
Paradigm Consulting focuses on inclusive hiring strategies and attracting diverse high-quality candidates.
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Family Planning in Search
Three female search fund entrepreneurs discuss family planning either while searching or running a company.
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Acquiring a Healthcare Company
This webinar explores healthcare business acquisitions with industry experts.
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Building Alignment through Fundraising
The webinar offered fundraising best practices for searchers and fundraising enthusiasts.
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Acquiring a Software Company
The panel discussed trends in software company acquisitions with insights from industry leaders.