In this episode, we sit down with Jake Levine, MBA '19, CEO of ROBO, an Austin-based IT managed service provider. Jake shares his non-traditional path to ETA, reflecting on his journey from political campaigns to business school to acquiring and operating ROBO. He candidly discusses the challenges of search fund life, partnership dynamics post-acquisition, and the pivotal decision to pursue both organic and inorganic growth. Jake offers valuable insights for aspiring ETA operators, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, trust building, and adaptability. This episode provides a real-time window into the ups and downs of operating and scaling a lower middle market business.
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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE
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