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Women in Search Networking Lunch
The Women’s Search Network in partnership with SDA Bocconi School of Management, is pleased to host the Women in Search Networking Lunch
February 5, 2026
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February 2026 WSN CEO Offsite
Join us February 24th and 25th. This is an invite only event.
February 24, 2026
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5:00 pm
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QSBS Deep Dive: Webinar with Paul Hastings
Join us for a webinar Wednesday, March 11th at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT
March 11, 2026
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12:00 pm
Blue Lilac
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Building Alignment through Fundraising
The webinar offered fundraising best practices for searchers and fundraising enthusiasts.
May 16, 2024
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11:44 pm
Lilac Midnight
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Acquiring a Healthcare Company
This webinar explores healthcare business acquisitions with industry experts.
May 14, 2024
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11:44 pm
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Family Planning in Search
Three female search fund entrepreneurs discuss family planning either while searching or running a company.
May 12, 2024
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11:44 pm
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 2: Inclusive Hiring
Paradigm Consulting focuses on inclusive hiring strategies and attracting diverse high-quality candidates.
February 1, 2024
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11:46 pm
Turquoise Brick Red
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Women in Search Study: 100 Strong and Growing
The Women's Search Network's April 2023 survey revealed insights into the experiences and advice for female search fund entrepreneurs.
January 21, 2024
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12:00 pm
Blue Lilac
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Strengthening Your Negotiation Skills
WSN hosted Maggie Neale, Stanford GSB Professor and author, sharing practical negotiation strategies for women.
October 1, 2022
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10:00 am
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5 Key Traits for CEOs
The webinar highlighted five critical CEO traits with insights from David Dodson, Sarah Rowell, and Laura Franklin.
April 3, 2022
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11:44 am
Lilac Midnight
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Board of Directors Best Practices with Jim Sharpe
This webinar discusses best practices for building and engaging Boards of Directors for search fund acquired businesses.
June 1, 2021
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11:45 am
Blue Lilac
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Fireside Chat with Irv Grousbeck
We were honored to host Irv Grousbeck, Stanford GSB professor and co-founder of Continental Cablevision, for a fireside chat on leadership.
April 29, 2021
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11:45 am
Blue Pastel Red
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Part 3: Stories from the Field
We concluded our DEI series with CEOs from the search fund community, exploring diversity and inclusion in leadership with Chaka Booker.
January 30, 2021
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10:00 am
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The Women’s Search Network Presents: A Webinar on Family Planning
Join us to hear different perspectives on family planning during your ETA journey
December 12, 2025
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12:00 pm
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2nd Annual Women in Search Forum
The Forum aims to showcase women’s experiences in search while fostering dialogue and learning for everyone interested in the search journey
November 19, 2025
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6:00 pm
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WSN Networking Event at the Booth/Kellogg ETA Conference
A WSN Happy Hour at the Booth/Kellogg ETA Conference
November 18, 2025
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5:00 pm
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CEO "Ask Me Anything" with Courtney Dunn
Courtney will share her ETA experience from start to finish
November 13, 2025
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12:00 pm
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Fundraising for European Searchers
A Virtual Coffee Chat
November 5, 2025
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7:00 am
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Diligence Planning
A virtual webinar discussing best practices for deal diligence.
September 24, 2025
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2:00 pm
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Episode 1
Building Success with Values: A Conversation with Laura Franklin
November 20, 2024
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Action Bias in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Lessons from Sarah Rowell
December 2, 2024
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Finding Your Voice as an Entrepreneurial Leader: A Converstion with Stacey Krauss
April 4, 2025
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Featured Exited CEO - Paige Sopcic
Paige Sopcic transitioned from Broadtree Partners to acquire and lead CanSource, which was recently acquired by TricorBraun.
May 20, 2024
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2:30 pm
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Featured Exited CEO - Nikita Sunilkumar
Nikita is based out of Trilogy’s office in Bellevue, Washington and joined the team after a successful exit as CEO of Crown Health.
May 20, 2024
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2:00 pm
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Featured Exited CEO - Patricia Riopel
Patricia is among the first five women to successfully exit a search fund-owned business in North America and the first in Canada.
May 20, 2024
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On the Nature of Women Considering a Search Fund Launch
This report details both the opportunities and encumbrances for women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition as a career.
May 20, 2024
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12:00 pm
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Women in Search Study: 100 Strong and Growing
The Women's Search Network's April 2023 survey revealed insights into the experiences and advice for female search fund entrepreneurs.
January 21, 2024
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