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TimestampNameBio (1-2 lines max)
e.g. "Former PE Associate turned searcher focused on HVAC"		EmailPhoneLinkedInWebsite - Company or Personal SiteWhat city/state are you located in?Search Criteria: Deal Size Search Criteria: EBITDA Range Search Location (what city/state does the business operate in?)Industry Focus (what does the business do?)
e.g. "Home services, B2B manufacturing, IT MSPs, etc."		What would you want to include/learn/discuss to make our second year even better than the first?
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11/9/2025 8:29:15Justin WillessMechanical Engineer, Consultant, Racer, Pilot, Unsucessful Self Funded Acquirerjwilless@itd-nc.com540-230-9047https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%9B%A0-justin-willess-a59412230/Leesburg, VALess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000Northern / Western VA and Western NCtechnology, industrials, construction, service (including energy and water), manufacturing, building, fabrication, materials, maintenance/repair (including vehicles, motorsports & aviation), Defense, accountingBetter Deal Sharing
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11/9/2025 9:30:41Jigish ShuklaElectronics Engineer (Embedded/ RF)jigish.shukla@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jigish-shukla/$500,000 to $1,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000Fairfax Countymanufacturing/ SAAS/ IT - open to exploring out of focus dealsHow to start a low tear ASIC node.
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11/9/2025 10:48:34Erik KorondyLogistics serial entrepreneurekorondy@optimizelogistics.net202-810-3765https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korondy/https://optimizelogistics.netAnyLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000$100,000 to $500,000AnyLogisticsSourcing deals, structuring deals, transition strategies
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11/9/2025 12:07:14Greg BilazarianPE backed searcher looking for b2b services > 2m ebitdaGbilazarian@nextgengp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-bilazarianWashington D.C.More than $5,000,000More than $2,000,000East of the Mississippi or fully remoteB2B servicesDeal sourcing and understanding how competitive it is/ the institutional players
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11/9/2025 12:14:00Patrick OConnellOwner of a Financial Due Diligence for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Investors. Focused on Tuck-In Acquisitions & QoE's | Investor.patrick@oconnelladvisorygroup.com202-556-0524‬https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-connell-3b235177/https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/Arlington, VA$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000Washington, Virginia, Maryland area. Professional Services, IT Services, Gov ConNetworking, expanding deal flow, and building the DMV SMB ecosystem.
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11/9/2025 13:28:05David PaeFormer copywriter pursuing CPA to provide value for buyers/sellersdavidpae.1991@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-p-8496551a2/Baltimore, MDLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000DMVHome services, mechanic shopsdeal sourcing and raising capital
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11/10/2025 7:07:06Carlos CastroFormer Technology Sales Leader Searching for a Trades or B2B business in the DMVcarlos@cashflowcastro.com5512065996https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscastro302/https://www.foundationandfigventures.com/DCLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000DMVBackup Power (Generac or Kohler authorized dealer), B2B Services Business, Trades BusinessDeal Structure & Deal Flow
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11/10/2025 10:14:48Subodh NayarGMU Resource partner and self funded searcher focused on mobile event or related businessessubodh@nayars.com7035964150https://www.linkedin.com/in/subodhnayar/https://bikevaletdmv.com/Fairfax, VALess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000DMVDMV based services business for upto $1M. It needs to be owner-operated with repeat customers, straightforward operations using semi-skilled labor during business hours. Not interested in franchises. Quarterly Q&A - Where searchers spend the one session discussing what they are struggling with or want to explore to get the perspective of other searchers
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11/10/2025 11:18:58Glen MartinRetired US Navy Vet focused on B2B servicesGlenmartin@braveharbor.co929-607-6462https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-martin-vet-emba/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-harbor-llc/Fairfax, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000DMVB2B, Manufacturing, Home Services, TelecommunicationsRaising capital from Investors
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11/10/2025 14:06:26Ryan ValeriSelf-funded search investor and fractional CFO and back office support service providerrvaleri@veracitycfo.com4109670446https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvaleri/https://veracitycfo.com/Baltimore, MD$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000NationalDepends on the operator's experienceStill need to make the trek down there!
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11/11/2025 9:23:48Paul UhrmacherCurrent Data Product Manager turned searcher focused on healthcarepmuhrmacher@gmail.com3035017260https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-uhrmacher/Fairfax$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000FlexibleHome Services, Manufacturing, B2BContinued focus on mentorship!
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11/12/2025 22:18:23Garrett CunningtonIBM Exec turned small business founder and searchergarrett.cunnington@gmail.com6307014989https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettcunnington/www.loudounlighting.comLeesburg, VA$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000Within 1 hour of Leesburg, VAB2B services, Irrigation/LightingI'd like to see if we can invite some brokers to present.
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11/19/2025 8:06:45Heidi FaustHealthcare operator entering medical aesthetics. Building a safety-first platform and looking to acquire a local medspa in Northern VA / DC-MD suburbs.heidi@havenhealthcompany.com703-314-0678https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidifaust/http://heidikfaust.com/Stafford, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000VAMedical aesthetics and cash-based consumer health services, including injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, and medical-grade facial services.I’ve only attended once so far, so I don’t have specific suggestions yet. I’m looking forward to contributing as I get more involved. One thing I always appreciate in groups like this is hearing real operator stories or deal case studies from the community.
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11/19/2025 16:20:37Eric RabinovichFormer SBA Banker turned independent SBA + conventional loan broker. Also multi-unit franchise owner in the construction services space. eric@sbaloanlab.com617-694-9353https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-rabinovich-deals/www.sbaloanlab.comWashington, DC$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$1,000,000 to $2,000,000DMVB2B servicesMentorship/case studies
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11/20/2025 10:13:49Taylor PerryFormer Head of Investment Team at Novastone Capital Advisors, a search fund / operator led buyout program, where we acquired 18 standalone businesses in US/CAN/Europe under my tenure. Currently operating as an intendent sponsor focused on lower market healthcare deals, as well as an independent M&A consultant taylor.perry@aldenridgeadvisory.com5405504486https://www.linkedin.com/feed/https://aldenridgeadvisory.com/Arligton, VA$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000US broadly speaking, but particular focus on Southeast and Mid-AtlanticHealthcare Services, B2B servicesI'm a newbie to the group, so just happy to contribute as best I can as a former search fund investor and current independent sponsor
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11/22/2025 11:02:32Jake HamelIncoming MBA (CBS '27) with experience in commercial real estate development & servicesjakehamel88@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-hamel-0a701410a/Arlington, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000DMVPlumbing, Commercial Cleaning, Facilities MaintenanceNew to the search world, trying to expand my network and narrow my focus. I hope to make positive connections at this event and contribute to others' projects however I can.
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12/1/2025 14:17:46Neil Shahex management consultant and startup guy turned searcher and independent sponsor. nshah@haycockcapital.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neilashah/https://www.haycockcapital.com$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000driving distance from DC.Consumer and residential services.networking with brokers/bankers, services providers.
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12/2/2025 15:34:16Ben DruckerCurrent hospitality professional turned searcher focused on home and b2b services.Ben.drucker.re@gmail.com$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$1,000,000 to $2,000,000United statesHome services, B2BPartnerships and pre-deal funding
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12/3/2025 10:48:39Hillel GoldscheinOperations hgoldschein@gmail.com2404781924https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillel-goldschein-730777a/Silver Spring, MD$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000Maryland, NoVA, DCReal Estate, Home Care, Property Management, ContractingPurchasing process
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1/6/2026 18:46:27Jonathan Straussformer consultant / PE finance SME who turned IT MSP / electronic security operator. Looking to expand connections in the DMVjonathan@blacklabventures.me202-302-9142.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanstrauss03/www.dem360.com; www.mymanagedtech.combethesda, MDLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000operations through USIT MSPs, electronic security, accountingn/a - first timer
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1/9/2026 18:55:56William VenturaFormer Family Office Principal and operator turned independent sponsorwilliam@resopartners.com9178489144https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-s-ventura/resopartners.comVirginiaMore than $5,000,000More than $2,000,000Washington DCField services, trade, engineering services, healthcare services n/a
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1/10/2026 16:45:54Suresh Krishnan I have experienced service business entrepreneur and I have run one IT service business. I am looking to invest and participate in the trade schoolssureshcars@gmail.com7033468931Sureshkrishnan2000Casstechinc.comReston, vaLess than $500,000$100,000 to $500,000Fairfax VirginiaTrade schoolHow to kickstart a new business
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1/11/2026 15:04:21Bryce LednarTechnology product manager searching in DMVbryce.lednar@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brycelednar/Arlington, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000Washington, DC metro areaIndustry agnosticSearchers sharing experiences and learnings, wins, what's working versus not working in their searches
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1/11/2026 22:12:52Drew LegrandTechnology sales professional evaluating a self-funded searchdrew.s.legrand@gmail.com4326344975https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewlegrandMarylandLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000Washington, D.C. Metropolitan AreaTBDOperator-level insight—real post-close case studies on the first 12–24 months, including people risk, seller transitions, cash-flow surprises, and what actually breaks (or works) after acquisition—along with candid discussions on operator–business fit and lifestyle realities.
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1/20/2026 19:25:40Tessa GrubbIT Professional doing self-funded search focused on blue collar industries.tessa.pro.grubb@gmail.com703-939-4078https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessagrubb/Fairfax, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000Pac NWAgnosticNo ideas at this time.
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1/21/2026 9:26:02Sameh ElrefaeiP&L Operator and searcher focused on Fire Safety & Manufacturingselrefaei@homerfireprotection.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/selrefaei/$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000DMVFire Safety Services How to meet more owners who are looking to partner or sell
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2/7/2026 8:46:27Mathieu PhilieSelf-funded searcher | Army veteran | Ex-McKinseymathieu@etlpartners.com443-812-4009https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieu-philie/etlpartners.comLoudoun County, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000Mid-Atlantic and SoutheastB2B servicesNetworking
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2/12/2026 9:23:40Param BhattaIncoming Wharton MBA (‘28) planning to conduct a search (unsure if self-funded or investor backed). Currently in real estate private equity/development.parambhatta@outlook.com202-240-9040https://www.linkedin.com/in/param-bhatta-263061303?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appVirginia$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina, FloridaIndustry agnosticHow to operate a business
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2/13/2026 15:28:08Grant PowleyAcquired and Distressed Exit; PE/IB backgroundgp@rivermarksolutions.comwww.linkedin.com/grantpowleywww.rivermarksolutions.comKent Island, MD$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000DC, MD, NoVA, DEEssential Services, Niche ManufacturingLP Networking
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2/20/2026 18:50:22Olsen GarlandFormer BCG Principal searcher focused on Power & Utility services and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)olsen@successioncc.com2022275362https://www.linkedin.com/in/olsen-garland/https://successioncc.com/Washington DC$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000CA and DMVPower & Utility services and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)First event for me!
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2/21/2026 15:14:35Dan AzamSearcher focused on partnership in local dealsdanchoudh@gmail.com540-841-2837Manassas $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000VirginiaSaas, Accounting, Home services, Partners
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3/16/2026 10:44:13Erik ElbersConsultant/AI Entrepreneur turned Searcher with focus on B2B Serviceserikelbers23@gmail.com4432550200https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-elbers/https://logbridgeventures.com/Baltimore MD$1,000,000 to $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000USAB2B ServicesSearch best practices
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3/18/2026 19:09:38Imari SallinsUX researcher searching for healthcare and/or education imari@civicnorth.us7035935724linkedin.com/in/imaricivicnorth.usCHANTILLY$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000VAHealthcare, Education Learning how to acquire the deal making the numbers make sense.
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4/11/2026 15:07:48Nicole WrightAccountant focused on helping searchers with management accounting and financial due diligencenicole@wrightaccountingsol.com7032000971https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-wright-mba/www.wrightaccountingsol.comAshburn/VA$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000Ashburn/VAAccountingWould like to include financial needs
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4/13/2026 9:10:02Keelen Collins Current product leader getting familiar with searchingkeelencollins@gmail.com4128055087https://www.linkedin.com/in/keelen-collinsArlington, VA$1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000Portsmouth, NHManufacturing I'm new, so looking to get familiar
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4/15/2026 17:49:28Felix KushnirDeal lawyer representing searchers and other clients fkushnir@foxrothschild.com2023068066Fox Rothschild LLPWashingtonLess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, More than $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, More than $2,000,000District Of ColumbiaAny industryRotate locations
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4/15/2026 19:18:37Alex SeitzFormer Military Officer to MBA to consultant to self funded searcher alexseitz1994@gmail.com5712769282https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseitz94MauzyOakCapital.comAshburn, VALess than $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000$100,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000Northern Virginia Home services Deal sourcing and structure
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