How should Ryan Turk, an entrepreneurial searcher, prepare himself for acquiring a business, even when it seemed out of reach?
How should Ryan Turk, an entrepreneurial searcher, prepare himself for acquiring a business, even when it seemed out of reach?
Ryan Turk’s decision to become a search fund entrepreneur felt like the culmination of years of preparation. The relationships he built throughout his life, including his career in the Navy and internships with experts in the field, guided his interest in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Though his background may have been considered unconventional, in this case students learn about the steps Ryan took to prepare himself to raise capital and acquire a business. They discuss raising a search fund, the deal with Radiation Detection Company (RDC) and next steps to finalize the acquisition.
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