Bakari Akil

In this engaging conversation, Bakari Akil, an experienced entrepreneur, shares his journey as the Managing Director of Graves Hall Capital and a proponent of digital nomadism. He discusses the necessity of adaptability in business, highlighting how flexibility can help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Bakari also reflects on his experiences with Remote Year, the significance of representation for Black digital nomads, and the insights gained from a year of global travel, emphasizing the balance between work and cultural exploration.

Bakari Akil, founder of Graves Hall Capital, is a business acquisition expert and visiting lecturer at Cornell. He shares the intricacies of financing both online and offline acquisitions. Listeners learn what types of businesses he targets and his strategies for locating them. Bakari opens up about major mistakes he made during acquisitions, emphasizing due diligence and resilience. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring buyers on navigating investments and aligning with sellers’ needs, inspiring potential entrepreneurs to pursue their acquisition dreams.

Bakari Akil, successful search fund entrepreneur and visiting lecturer at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares his inspiring story of growing up poor and discovering Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. He discusses world travel advice, the best financial advice, learning ETA without business school, and his NYP search deal and investment thesis.