Steve Divitkos
Former private equity investor turned entrepreneur. He raised a traditional search fund, acquired Microdea, a software business, ran it for six and a half years, and then sold it in October 2020.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 432 The Acquisition Entrepreneur with Steve Divitkos
MBA graduates increasingly opting for entrepreneurship through acquisitions. Steve Divitikos shares his journey of acquiring and building a business. Discusses structuring payments in acquisitions, lessons learned from past deals, and the success of search funds. Uncovers the realities of CEO life and importance of mentorship. Explores investing in acquisition entrepreneurs and supporting the search fund ecosystem.
Oct 28, 2021 • 48min
From Search Misery to Successful CEO
Steve Divitkos, a former private equity investor turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the solitude of business searching to becoming a successful CEO. He discusses the emotional toll of acquisition, advising on the importance of managing loneliness and imposter syndrome. Steve addresses myths around entrepreneurship, emphasizing risk mitigation over mere risk-taking. He offers practical tips for new CEOs, detailing what to prioritize in the first two weeks and the significance of building strong relationships with sellers for smoother transitions.
