Ep 7. Matthew Spurrier - Kellogg: Search Funds and ETA

Today’s guest, Matthew Spurrier, took an unconventional road to business school—starting as a premed student, pivoting into consulting at Bain, and eventually deciding that an MBA was the next step. But beyond just the academics, Matt came to Kellogg with a clear goal: to dive deep into search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). In this episode, we cover: 🔹 How Matt went from premed to business school—and why he never took an econ class 🔹 His journey into consulting and what made him decide to pursue an MBA 🔹 Why he’s so passionate about search funds and how he’s been getting hands-on experience at Kellogg 🔹 The reality of business school as a family man—and how he balances priorities We also talk learning business fundamentals the hard way, getting involved in ETA, and how to be intentional when exploring new career paths. If you’re curious about search funds, career pivots, or making the most of an MBA, this one’s for you. Let’s get to it! 🚀