The 2025 Self-Funded Search Conference – Candidate Application
Please answer all of the below to be considered for invitation to the 2025 Self-Funded Search Conference.
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First Name: *
Last Name: *

Are you a citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States?

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LinkedIn Profile: *
What do you hope to gain from the conference?
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To gain knowledge about the process of successfully conducting a self-funded search
To learn about successful case studies and real-world examples
To refine my search target criteria
To network with experts (speakers & sponsors)
To network with peers (other searchers)
To discover opportunities for partner w/ others to accelerate my success
Why are you applying to attend the conference? *
Undergraduate School: *
MBA School:
How many years have you supervised at least 5 employees that reported directly to you? *
Why are you interested in pursuing a self-funded search to acquire a business? *
  What is the current status of your acquisition search?   *
Are you currently searching (or fully prepared to search) Full-Time for a business to acquire?
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Acquisition Target Geographies - Where would you move to be CEO on the ground for at least 18 months (for the right deal)? *
Acquisition Target Geographies – Provide detail (list state abbreviations, e.g. "TX, AZ, CO")  *
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Acquisition Target Industries (select ALL you would be excited to run as CEO for 5+ years): *
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Acquisition Target Size Range (select ALL that apply to you):
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How did you decide on the above Acquisition Target Size Range (EBITDA)? *
Are you open to using the SBA 7(a) program and personally guaranteeing debt? *
How much personal liquidity (cash + personal brokerage accounts not including retirement accounts) can you currently demonstrate to a lender (if requested)? *
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