New Searcher in Manchester – Excited to Connect and Learn

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October 23, 2025

by a searcher from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London in Manchester, UK

Hello everyone! I’m just starting my search and very excited to connect with fellow searchers to share knowledge, experiences, and lessons from the journey. I’m based in Manchester (UK). If there are any local searchers around, it would be great to meet in person. Otherwise, I’d highly value connecting over a video call or on LinkedIn. A little bit of a background, I have a PhD in finance with 10+ years of experience spanning investment banking, asset management, and the energy sector, and I’m now eager to apply that experience to acquire and operate a business. Looking forward to learning from this community and contributing where I can!
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Reply by a professional
from University of Nottingham in London, UK
Great to hear you are starting out Ali. The search space in the UK has been very active over the last few years (both traditional and self-funded) and seems to be more busy than ever at the moment
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Reply by a searcher
from University of Nottingham in Cirencester, UK
Welcome Ali and happy to chat
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