
Zonta O.
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I have purchased 3 companies ($5M total value) and sold 1 (10x return)
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at Bain & Company
Available Saturday at 2:00 PM UTC
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Zonta's Coaching Offerings
Define Your Investment Thesis
Build a compelling roadmap that attracts investors and guides your search
$1905h of coaching
Build Your Investor Outreach Materials
Equip yourself with the tools to raise capital effectively
$1905h of coaching
Craft Your Acquisition Financial Model
Build the financial model that drives smart deal decisions
$1905h of coaching
Custom hourly · $40/hr
Get help with Industry & Company Targeting, Deal Sourcing, and .
Zonta’s Search Fund & ETA Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
20+ people coached for Search Fund & ETA
Welcome to my profile! I have 5+ years of experience in ETA & consulting. I founded Pondr Group where I bought 3 digital marketing companies via self funded searches and sold 1 for a 10x return in 2 years prior to attending Harvard Business School where I have personally met 50+ people who have bought companies via traditional and self funded searches and 50+ investors in the space. I also founded a company Midstone Service Group that buys and holds essential service businesses. I can assist you in searching, due diligence and closing acquisitions With a robust background in both consulting and entrepreneurship, I am well-equipped to guide you through the intricacies of search-fund ventures. As a former Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, I honed my skills in private equity due diligence and growth strategy, which are crucial for identifying and scaling successful acquisitions. Currently, as a Co-founder of Midstone Service Group and Managing Partner at Pondr, I have firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses through strategic acquisitions. My academic journey includes an MBA from Harvard Business School, further solidifying my expertise in business strategy and operations. Let's connect to discuss how I can help you navigate your search-fund journey and achieve your entrepreneurial goals!
Zonta can help with:
Industry & Company Targeting
Deal Sourcing
Investment Analysis
Funding Strategy
Board & Investor Management
Investor Selection
Operational Strategy & Support
Due Diligence
Thesis Development
Process Roadmap
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Work Experience

Co-founder
Midstone Service Group
September 2025 - Present
Building a national platform of compliance service businesses through acquisition

Managing Partner
Pondr
December 2020 - Present
Acquiring and scaling digital marketing companies with 3 other partners Acquired 3 companies and sold 1
MBA Fellow
Detroit Venture Partners
May 2025 - August 2025

Associate Consultant / Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
June 2021 - June 2024
Selected casework: Private Equity commercial due diligence across: Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunications and Entertainment Growth strategy: Healthcare, Insurance Supply chain optimization: Retail Post Acquisition Ops Diagnostic: Industrial Recycler Private Equity Tech Due Diligence: Retail Co; Transportation Post Acquisition Growth strategy: 3PL
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master's degree, Integrative systems + Design - Manufacturing
2018 - 2020
Activities and societies: GEM Fellow, University of Michigan Boxing Team
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