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ETA Insider Podcast

Exploring ETA in New and Emerging Markets

Jul 1, 2024
Rob LeBlanc, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at ambit partners, discusses ETA's momentum in new markets, fund deployment, geographic investments, and potential in major economies. Topics include search funds, talent arbitrage, impact investing in emerging markets, and the importance of building healthy investment communities. The conversation highlights success in exploring new markets and future trend exploration.
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Quick takeaways

  • ETA is gaining momentum in new markets globally, with a focus on fund deployment and local investor networks.
  • Innovative strategies in emerging markets involve adapting the traditional ETA model to address local market dynamics.

Deep dives

Rob LeBlanc's Diverse Background and Entry into Entrepreneurship

Rob LeBlanc, co-founder of Ambit Partners, shares his journey from studying in Montreal to his career in management consulting and private equity. His exposure to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) at HBS resonated with his family background in small business. Rob's roommate's success in launching a search fund in Quebec further inspired him, leading him to venture into emerging market venture capital and impact investing.

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