Search Fund & ETA
October 25, 2025
Why an MBA is the Best Time to Start a Business
A Kellogg MBA and Shark Tank entrepreneur gives his reasons for why business school is the best time to start a company, from funding to mentorship opportunities and more.
August 26, 2025
Leland Acquires Career Season, Expanding Platform with APM Season Job Board
Leland has acquired Career Season, the company behind APM Season, the leading job board for Associate Product Management roles.
June 13, 2025
An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out
An expert Leland resume coach reveals his best advice on strengthening your resume, cultivated by years of experience running a resume review organization.
March 6, 2025
The Top 30 Coaches on Leland: 2023 Edition
When you’re trying to reach your goals, it can make a world of a difference to have people in your corner. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the top 30 Leland coaches of 2023.
Recent articles
October 31, 2025
Search Fund vs. Private Equity: Differences & What to Know
Understand the key differences of search fund vs private equity in structure, strategy, and outcomes—plus which model fits your goals as an investor or operator.
October 31, 2025
Top 20 Search Fund Investors (And What You Need to Know)
Learn how top search fund investors think, what they look for, and how to raise capital—plus see the most active firms backing ETA deals today.
October 31, 2025
How to Find & Land a Search Fund Internship
Learn exactly what a search fund internship involves, how to land one, and whether it’s worth it based on real insights, expert tips, and cold email tactics.
October 31, 2025
Understanding Traditional Search Fund And How It Differs From Self-Funded Search
Learn how a traditional search fund works, how it compares to self-funded models, and which path to ETA is right for your goals, capital, and risk profile.
October 31, 2025
Search Fund Financing: The Different Types & What to Know
Learn how search fund lending works, how to structure financing for acquisitions, and which models offer the best fit for first-time and experienced searchers.
October 31, 2025
Independent Sponsor vs. Traditional Search Fund: Differences & What to Know
Independent sponsor vs search fund: Understand the key differences, pros, cons, and real-world paths to business ownership for aspiring entrepreneurs.
October 26, 2025
How to Define Success on Your Terms
What does success mean to you? What should it mean? How can coaching play a role in helping you reach your next great horizon? Find the answers to these questions and more in this article.
October 25, 2025
What It (Actually) Takes to Land Your First Job in 2025
New data from thousands of students reveals the hidden costs of getting hired: 135 hours, 78 applications, and hundreds to thousands of dollars spent, with major disparities by field, race, and school. Plus, the helpfulness of career centers and what students are doing to increase their chances.
October 25, 2025
25+ Questions To Ask At a Career Fair
Career fairs are a great way to build your network and get to know different companies. Asking good questions will set you apart from other students and show the companies why you are a good candidate for their internships/jobs.
October 25, 2025
Why an MBA is the Best Time to Start a Business
A Kellogg MBA and Shark Tank entrepreneur gives his reasons for why business school is the best time to start a company, from funding to mentorship opportunities and more.