ETA Insider Podcast · 2026-05-29 · 33 min
In this episode of the ETA Insider Podcast, Sunil Grover, MBA ’99, joins the podcast to discuss his decades-long journey from investment banking and startup founder to ETA investor and advisor. Sunil is Managing Partner at Aavaran Capital, and a longtime supporter of Chicago Booth’s Polsky Center. From navigating a painful post-acquisition culture clash to identifying the red flags that separate a great deal from an expensive mistake, Sunil offers hard-won wisdom on what it truly takes to buy well, operate wisely, and build a capital-efficient business that lasts - including how AI is poised to transform the businesses searchers are buying today. Released May 29, 2026
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