From Corporate Exec to ETA: Looking to Connect with Operators Who Made the Leap

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by a searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
in Austin, TX, USA

9mos ago

From Corporate Exec to ETA: Looking to Connect with Operators Who Made the Leap

Hi Search funder community! I’m interested in connecting with searchers and operators who previously held executive/leadership roles in corporate or later-stage startups and then transitioned into the ETA world. I’m especially curious to hear from those who chose the traditional model over the self-funded path — what drove that decision, and how has it shaped your journey so far? Also, if you stayed close to the industry you worked in before or switched to something different. Please DM or comment if you are available to connect!. Thanks!

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reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Santa Clara University in Texas, USA

Same here—over 20 years in the corporate world, and I’m currently in the search phase. I’ve also been a passive investor along the way.

reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from Northwestern University in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Hi Happy to talk 13+ years in corporate world: operational roles, leadership roles and consulting (McKinsey) Feel free to reach redacted Running a traditional SF in partnered search.