jon staenberg @staenman
omaha meets seattle going to mendoza....and Portugal....and i am a total evangelist for Search Funds and entrepreneurship. But above all i am a dad. staenberg.com seattle and SF Joined March 2007-
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As the Silver Tsunami crests, a new wave is building: Gen X has quietly become the largest group of small business owners and buyers in America. Leading the way are Gen X corporate refugees, who are seeking new challenges, adventures, and opportunities. bizbuysell.com/blog/silver-ts…
Here's a wealth of information for anyone who's wanted to learn more about ETA investing. This overview explores key topics ranging from evaluating manager quality to understanding tax implications. A valuable resource for the beginner and pro alike. longangle.com/alts-education…
Great new Forbes piece on ETA investing. The ETA model offers a path to ownership with inherited revenue, customers, and operational history. It optimizes what already works. Matching experienced founders with savvy young operators is the perfect pairing. forbes.com/sites/melissah…
Here's a wealth of information for the ETA investor, compiled by the University of Pennsylvania. It's as valuable for the seasoned pro as it is for the ambitious novice. Clear explanations, useful resources, proven strategies: It's all here. library.upenn.edu/lippincott/dat…
This new ETA investment report breaks down who's investing, how they're structuring their deals, what their targets are, and where the latest trends will likely carry ETA investing in the coming years. Almost every ETA metric you've wondered about is here. capitalpad.com/search-fund-st…
They turned on, tuned in, dropped out, then made a killing in the real estate and equity markets. The story of the Baby Boomers is the story of ETA investment opportunity. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
New EY study shows 75% of key talent leaves a company within three years of an M&A deal. In small businesses, the institutional knowledge, client relationships, and operational rhythm often reside with a few main employees. Retaining top talent is vital. hrexecutive.com/why-75-of-key-…
In the age of AI, it's easy to overlook the human element in ETA investing. But your ability to accurately judge competence and character may make the difference between success and failure. In this piece, a psychologist shares valuable insights. searchfundsnews.com/the-hardest-hu…
In ETA investing, the transition phase is where value is either built or eroded. You are often inheriting relationship-driven revenue and informal systems. Use the first 100 days to create a highly targeted, executable value-creation plan. searchfundgrowth.com/news/the-first…
The biggest bottleneck to keeping Main Street service businesses open isn't a lack of capital; it's a lack of qualified buyers. A retiring owner doesn't want to stick around to implement AI tools or optimize workflows. But a tech-savvy young operator will. briefglance.com/articles/the-g…
Real estate is often a critical piece of ETA investing. Many traditional small businesses come tethered to physical assets. At Agate Hound Fund, we treat the real estate element of ETA with the exact same rigor as the financial auditing. linkedin.com/pulse/why-real…
There is a quiet crisis taking shape in family businesses across America. It's what Deloitte has termed the "succession paradox." Most owners acknowledge the importance of smooth succession to a new generation, but few have a plan to make it happen. deloitte.com/us/en/about/pr…
For the ETA investor, the promise of AI isn't focused on whether the technology will wipe out whole sectors of the labor force. Instead, the issue is how to use AI technologies to modernize small businesses, even as AI replaces workers in other industries. fortune.com/2026/05/05/dar…
The massive generational wealth transfer has arrived. Tens of thousands of deeply profitable, enduring small-to-midsize companies need new leadership. Motivated investors are using the ETA model to find, buy, and manage these solid legacy companies. forbes.com/sites/gustavlu…
How savvy an investor is AI? A new study documents AI outperforming humans in predicting the success of business ventures, suggesting it is expanding its understanding of strategy. Adding human judgment to the mix actually increased the error rate. michiganross.umich.edu/news/study-fin…
AI is transforming investing. AI agents are not making vital decisions, but they are increasingly making proactive moves throughout the ETA process. These aren't really judgment calls. Rather, they are decisions powered by the logic of pattern recognition.
At Agate Hound Fund, we invest across a diversified portfolio of ETA funds, giving our investors structured access to the top tier of talent and businesses in the space. It’s about combining the grit of small business entrepreneurship with an institutional-grade strategy.
To be simple is to be great, wrote Emerson. The same can be said of ETA investing. Simple, no-frills companies are great opportunities, with high margins and recurring revenue. entrepreneur.com/growing-a-busi…
Without a succession plan, many small businesses will close as the great wealth transfer gathers momentum. ETA investment can save the company and its legacy, providing the technology, capital, and expertise necessary for renewal and long-term success. theguardian.com/business/2026/…
In small markets, young ETA investors are buying established SMBs from owners who want to retire but have no succession plan. These young investors apply new technologies to companies with proven business models, solid client bases, and superb reputations. axios.com/local/raleigh/…
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