
The Found & Funded Podcast
Found & Funded, the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition podcast for searchers by search experts, where we explore the route to business ownership without having that million dollar idea.
Episodes
15 episodes
Season 2 episode 1: 'A self-funded acquisition with no external equity'
Episode one of this brand new season kicks off with Olivier Stapylton-Smith, Director of Serv-Ice Refrigeration. Listen along as Carl and Olivier deep dive into self-funded search, initial deal pipeline, the importance of having a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:47

Trailer: Season 2 Episode 1 'A self-funded acquisition with no external equity'
An official first look at what's to come in episode one of season two... 👀'A self-funded acquisition with no external equity' with Olivier Stapylton-Smith, Director of Serv-Ice Refrigeration, will be dropping on 2 May 2025.In the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:13

Bonus clip: Episode 5 'The self-funded path to success - Harvard Business School to CEO'
"Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money." - Alex Glasner on seeking investment. Bringing you a never seen before bonus clip from episode five 'The self-funded path to success - Harvard Business School to CEO'.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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6:08

Episode 6: 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors'
The final episode of the season is here! Deal making, industry expertise and sourcing the right company - these are all skills this week's guest looks for as an investor in the ETA space. Joyce Mackenzie Liu, CFO and CEO...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:07

Trailer: Episode 6 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors'
Joyce Mackenzie Liu is in the hot seat this week, as she and Carl explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition. Comparing the differences and similarities to the se...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10

Episode 5 'The Self-Funded Path to Success: Harvard Business School to CEO'
Alex Glasner acquired Workpays with an over subscribed cap table and a solid infrastructure in place. From Harvard Business School to CEO; Carl sits down with the self-funded searcher, to reveal why he undertook a search, how he app...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:10

Trailer: Episode 5 'The Self-Funded Path to Success: Harvard Business School to CEO’
Here's a preview of what's to come. Featuring self-funded searcher, Alex Glasner, episode five explores Alex's passion for entrepreneurialism and his path to success. From working for Parliament, to becoming Managing Di...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:10

Episode 4: 'Secrets for raising your search fund: What investors look for'
In this episode, featuring alongside Carl, is renowned search fund mogul, Bramley Johnson. This episode is part two of our mini series on fundraising and investment and Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:26

Trailer: Episode 4 'Secrets for raising your search fund: What investors look for'
Get ready for episode four... 🍿Featuring search funds legend, Bramley Johnson, this episode is all about #investment and #fundraising. Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:10

Episode 3: Securing investment: Maximising Search Fund Investment Success
If you're a searcher at the investment stage of your journey, or an aspiring searcher curious about investment methods, this episode is for you.You'll learn about about a range of investment avenues, first hand, from a seasoned search fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:52

Trailer: Episode 3 'Securing Investment: Maximising Search Fund Investment Success'
We have hit the halfway point of the series! In episode three, Carl is joined by Nick Wallis, Head of Deal Advisory at Gerald Edelman.Nick discusses his experience in the search fund space, exploring key topics including debt funds, sear...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:08

Episode 2: Building Your Search Fund: From Aspiration to Reality, with guest Adam Johnson
Tune in and get excited! In episode two Carl is joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct and winner at The ETA Awards 2023, Deal of The Year (Traditional). Adam shares his journey as a successful acquisition entrepr...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:14

Trailer: Episode 2 'Building Your Search Fund: From Aspiration to Reality'
Here's a preview of what's to come in our second episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️Joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct, Carl digs deep and asks the questions we've all been wanting answers to...Who made up you...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:02

Episode 1: Demystifying Search Funds, with guest William Abell
In the first episode to kick off the season, Carl alongside guest William Abell, explores the search fund model. From configuring your cap table, common pitfalls with deal mechanics, to seeking out the target. Carl and Will also discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:01

Trailer: Episode 1 'Demystifying Search Funds'
Here's a preview of what's to come in our first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️Joined by Partner at Gerald Edelman, William Abell, Carl Lundberg kicks off this first episode with a deep dive into the search fund model, '...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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