EPISODE · May 19, 2020 · 25 MIN
The Power of the Search Pivot
from ETA Insider Podcast · host Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Michael Tobey discusses his successful transition from Booth graduate to investment banker to owner/operator of Hose Monster, and the search pivot that he made when a year’s worth of diligence and negotiations fell through right as a unique opportunity became available. Michael also outlines changes Hose Monster has made due to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as his long term plans regarding growth, spending and debt structure during the pandemic.
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Michael Tobey discusses his successful transition from Booth graduate to investment banker to owner/operator of Hose Monster, and the search pivot that he made when a year’s worth of diligence and negotiations fell through right as a unique opportunity became available. Michael also outlines changes Hose Monster has made due to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as his long term plans regarding growth, spending and debt structure during the pandemic.
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