Eduardo Zaldivar. Managing Partner, Mosaic ETA

In this episode, we sit down with Eduardo Zaldivar, Managing Partner of Mosaic ETA, a lower-middle market private equity firm with a unique focus. Eduardo shares his incredible journey from a first-generation background to Stanford GSB and Harvard Kennedy School, and how his mother's entrepreneurial spirit inspired his mission to empower underrepresented founders. We dive deep into the world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), breaking down the two main paths—traditional search funds and self-funded searches—and the critical factors for success. Eduardo reveals how Mosaic identifies and backs gritty, high-caliber operators from diverse backgrounds as they acquire enduringly profitable businesses. He also shares invaluable lessons from his time as an LP at a prominent multi-family office, including where to find alpha in emerging managers and the power of building an LP base that actively adds value to your portfolio. This is a masterclass in a niche but powerful investment strategy, offering essential insights for aspiring fund managers, allocators, and anyone interested in the path of acquiring and growing small businesses.

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