In this episode of Leading in the Dark, Nick Akers sits down with Brian Wolfe, former Kirkland & Ellis partner turned investor, educator, and entrepreneur. Brian shares lessons from his early career at Amazon, his unexpected leap into public education leadership, and his deep experience in private equity and ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition). They explore the realities of buying and scaling small businesses, the importance of relationship-driven leadership, and hard truths from his widely read paper on what ETA investors do and don't do.
Whether you're exploring search funds or just curious about strategic pivots in high-performance careers, this conversation is packed with practical insight and wisdom.
