Criteria used to select a partner for search?

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by a searcher from Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management
in Cleveland, OH, USA

1yr ago

Criteria used to select a partner for search?

Hi everyone -- I'm beginning to get the search bug and still deciding on parameters such as going solo or partnering up. For those who worked with a partner: Did you have any criteria to decide that you two could handle the emotional toll that ETA can take, both pre and post-close?

I recently listened to one of Will Smith's old Acquiring Minds podcasts with Jessica Markowitz. She mentioned multiple discussions and tests she and her partner did to ensure they could maintain their friendship through the process.

I know every search is different, but I'm curious if there are things you (partnered searchers) did to make sure you both could handle this journey together.

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reply by an investor 1yr ago
in Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

Take the time to thoroughly check the background of someone you are thinking about partnering with. It can be awkward but as in my case, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain

My recommendation would be to only embark on such a demanding and lengthy endeavour with someone you know well. Even so things can go wrong, but knowing how reliable, resilient, or effective can help navigate in rough waters.