It looked like a dream: $2m EBITDA, recurring, large market. Only after Judd Lorson bought it did he learn the truth. 

Topics in Judd's interview:

Searchfund accelerator pros & consUnderstanding investors' role in your acquisitionImportance of 100% transparency with employees (even pre-acquisition)Debt collection business pros & consDiscovery that he's acquired a bad businessManaging hostility with sellersWhat is the proper attitude for buying a business?How to resign as CEO the right way

Links & how to reach Judd:

Original case note from Yale about Judd's storyThe Acquiring Minds debate about Self-Funded Search vs. Traditional Search Fundsjudd DOT lorson AT gmailLinkedIn

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