Deji A.

Deji A.

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Search Fund Expert | From Thesis to Close | Stanford GSB

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Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Works at Zeus Global

Available tomorrow at 7:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 48 hours

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Deji's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $350/hr

Get help with Deal Sourcing, Due Diligence, and .

Deji’s Search Fund & ETA Qualifications

Experience level: Executive

10+ people coached for Search Fund & ETA

I help aspiring entrepreneurs successfully navigate the Search Fund and ETA journey — from refining your thesis and sourcing high-quality deals to raising capital, running diligence, and closing with confidence. Whether you're pursuing a traditional or self-funded path, I coach searchers on how to evaluate businesses, craft investor-ready materials, and execute like an operator-in-waiting. As the Founder of Zeus Global, I’ve lived the path firsthand — launching a PE platform, sourcing proprietary deals, and leading end-to-end M&A processes across vertical SaaS and tech-enabled services. I’ve raised capital from family offices, PE firms, and strategic partners while managing every stage of the transaction, including modeling, legal structuring, and post-close value creation. My earlier experience includes investing roles at LeapFrog Investments, the Africa Finance Corporation, and a $5B family office. I hold an MBA from Stanford GSB. I’ve coached first-time searchers, career switchers, and non-traditional candidates — with a particular focus on helping them develop conviction, tell a differentiated story, and build trust with capital partners.

Deji can help with:

Deal Sourcing

Due Diligence

Investment Analysis

Industry & Company Targeting

Thesis Development

Process Roadmap

Operational Strategy & Support

Board & Investor Management

Funding Strategy

Investor Selection

Deji also coaches for MBA, Private Equity, and Career Coaching. View all.

Work Experience

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Founder & Managing Partner

Zeus Global

November 2024 - Present

Technology investment firm targeting global middle market control and strategic growth investment opportunities.

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Principal

George Kaiser Family Foundation

2021 - 2024

Head of Growth & Middle-Market Private Equity for $5B Family Office

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Private Equity

Leapfrog Investments

2020 - 2020

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Growth Equity

FullCycle Climate Partners

2020 - 2020

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Private Equity

Africa Finance Corporation

2018 - 2019

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Asset Manager

ExxonMobil

2013 - 2018

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Associate

General Electric

2012 - 2013

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Associate

Schlumberger

2010 - 2012

Education

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2021

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Covenant University

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

2010

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