Looking to learn from investors in the ETA community

Hi all — I’m a self funded searcher based in the NYC / North Jersey area and have been actively searching full-time for the past few months. I’m focused on acquiring in the region (service / B2B / light industrial), with the intention to step in as CEO post-close. My background has been working in venture back startups, Fortune 1000 companies in business development and sales leadership roles. My advisor has 15+ years of experience in marketing and currently serves as the AVP of Marketing at Estee Lauder. Website: https://badaop.com/ At this stage, I’m not marketing a specific deal, but I am hoping to start building relationships with investors who enjoy getting to know searchers early — sharing perspective, pressure-testing ideas, and staying in touch if/when the right opportunity comes along. If you’re an investor who likes being involved upstream, or if you’re willing to share lessons learned from deals you’ve backed, I’d love to connect. Also very open to warm intros if anyone is comfortable pointing me in the right direction. Appreciate the collective wisdom here. Thanks again in advance.