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Women's Search Network
Nonprofit network founded in 2019 by Sara Rosenthal and Lacey Wismer to support women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Key facts
- Website
- womenssearchnetwork.com
- Founded
- 2019
- Pricing
- Pricing not publicly listed
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Women's Search Network
Women's Search Network is a nonprofit network founded in 2019 by Sara Rosenthal and Lacey Wismer to support women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition. It connects people involved in searching for, financing, or operating an acquired business, giving members a place to trade experience rather than navigate the process alone.
Key features
- Webinars and in-person networking events
- Peer cohorts and CEO mentorship
- First-100-days leadership resources
- Annual retreat for female CEOs
- Founded by Sara Rosenthal and Lacey Wismer
Pros & cons
Pros
- Focused nonprofit support specifically for women in ETA
- Structured pathway from prospective searcher to CEO
Cons
- No pricing/membership fee info published
- Niche focus limits scope vs general ETA communities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Search Network
What is Women's Search Network?
Women's Search Network is a nonprofit network founded in 2019 by Sara Rosenthal and Lacey Wismer to support women pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Who is Women's Search Network for?
Women's Search Network is for people actively involved in or exploring the acquisition path this community focuses on, who want to connect with others doing the same thing.
What category does Women's Search Network fall under?
Women's Search Network is listed under Communities — a group or network built for people in the acquisition-entrepreneurship space to connect, rather than a tool, marketplace, or publication.
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