George Berczely's journey from corporate executive to search fund entrepreneur is a testament to adaptability and personal growth. He shares his candid experiences navigating the search process, acquiring SEYSES, and the challenges of integrating into a new role and industry. This episode highlights the personal transformation that comes with embracing entrepreneurship and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Chapters

• Early Life and Education (2:20)
• Career Beginnings and McKinsey Experience (9:21)
• Transition to Deutsche Post and DHL (10:56)
• Discovering Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (20:02)
• The Search and Acquisition of SEYSES (25:10)
• Operating SEYSES: Challenges and Successes (28:37)
• Future Plans and Reflections (34:58)

Some advice from George:

"First, I'm so glad I took this route because it really allowed me to reach my Ikigai. You know, I'm doing what I love, what I'm good at. I think pushing the energy transition is something that the world needs. And I can also profit from it financially in a way that was never possibly in a corporate environment."

"I think that the one thing I overestimated, and I wouldn't do that again, Is how much a company depends on its previous owner. So when, when I bought this company, I thought I would never be able to absorb everything and the company would depend on the owners forever. I don't think that's the case anymore. If you have a proper process in place and hire people, nobody, and also not me is indispensable."

Resources:

• smeventures.com
• https://seyses.com/en/nosotros/
• https://novastone-ca.com/seyses.php
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-berczely/