ETA Insider Podcast A podcast series featuring all things related to Author: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation A podcast series featuring all things related to search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. Hosted by Brian O'Connor, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and Managing Partner of NextGen Growth Partners. Be a guest on this podcast Language: en Genres: Business Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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Unpacking the Self-Funded ETA Experience
Friday, 27 March, 2026

In this episode, Mark Hoffman, MBA ’91, owner of Larson Packaging Company, sits down to explore his decades-long journey as a self-funded business owner. Mark shares the realities of moving from consulting to entrepreneurship, describes the challenges and triumphs of growing a packaging company from the ground up, and reflects on the personal rewards, identity, and wealth that come from committing to a “boring” business over the long haul. Mark’s perspective offers actionable advice for anyone considering a self-funded search or looking to build a meaningful legacy in a small business.

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