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Feb 27, 2026 29 min

Building Trust and Curiosity as an Operator

from ETA Insider Podcast Hosted by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In this episode of the ETA Insider Podcast, Matt Littell joins the podcast to discuss his early experiences managing union employees, his transition into small business acquisitions, and the importance of building trust and curiosity as an operator. Matt is Cofounder at Legacy 41 and Adjunct Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. From practical skills to deep relationship-building, Matt outlines how new and seasoned ETA leaders can thrive, offering invaluable wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners alike.

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