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Views From The Market Podcast: Episode 27 – Search Funds: The Next Frontier

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Joining Mario Nigro for this podcast is Rob LeBlanc, Managing Partner of Ambit Partners.

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Joining Mario Nigro for this podcast is Rob LeBlanc, Managing Partner of Ambit Partners, a search fund investor with a worldwide focus that most notably includes emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Rob notes that the pandemic has accelerated "baby boomer" business exits, creating many opportunities for searchers in almost every corner of the world.

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