04: Next Generation Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition - Chris Cynkar, Carnegie Mellon University

Published: April 23, 2020, 11:39 a.m.

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Laurie Barkman interviews Chris Cynkar, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. Chris has acquired six small businesses in four industries. He shared his first success as a next generation business owner when he acquired a mature printing company from its founder. In taking over the business, Chris fulfilled the owner\\u2019s intent of a succession plan even though he wasn\\u2019t family. This episode provides insights for people considering a different path, transitioning from employee to business owner.\\xa0

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Show Links:

Chris Cynkar LinkedIn

chriscynkar.com

Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship

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Acknowledgements:

Recorded in studio at Carney marketing agency in Pittsburgh, PA

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