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Rob LeBlanc

Co-founder and Managing Partner, Ambit Partners
Rob LeBlanc

Rob Leblanc is a co-founder, and the managing partner of Ambit Partners, a leading global Search Fund investment firm. Having led 90+ Search Fund investments in 30+ countries around the world, including 4 of the first 6 in Africa, Rob has developed unique expertise across the ETA lifecycle. Rob earned his MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar, and his B.Com with Great Distinction from McGill University

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Breakout 1
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 111
Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: Owning and Growing Businesses in Africa
This fireside chat explores Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) as a path to business ownership in Africa.
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Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: Owning and Growing Businesses in Africa

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a compelling pathway for entrepreneurs seeking to own and operate businesses in Africa. While startups often capture the entrepreneurial spotlight, acquiring and scaling existing businesses presents a high-impact alternative for driving economic growth, preserving jobs, and creating value. This fireside chat will explore the real-world journey of acquiring and managing businesses in Africa.

Panelists will share insights on sourcing opportunities, financing acquisitions, operational considerations, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs illustrated through case studies. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the ETA model and the practicalities of executing acquisitions in diverse African markets.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 111