Show notes
In this episode of Diners and Deals, I sit down with Matt Schachman, Co-founder of Cold Bore Capital, for a deep dive into his journey from the military to private equity. We explore how his experiences shaped the founding of Cold Bore Capital and break down the complexities of buy-and-build strategies in the microcap space. Matt shares insights on the impact of veteran leadership, the importance of human capital, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. We also discuss what it takes to scale businesses effectively and navigate the private equity landscape. If you're interested in private equity, veteran career transitions, or the entrepreneurial mindset, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Links: Cold Bore Capital - https://coldborecapital.com/ Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schachman-55719423/ Seth on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethdeutsch/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:53) - Introducing Matt (00:08:43) - Early Life and Influences (00:14:42) - Military Service and Leadership (00:18:08) - Transition to Civilian Life (00:23:27) - Entrepreneurial Leap (00:29:53) - Balancing Family and Career (00:33:21) - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life (00:34:26) - Starting a Human Capital Staffing Company (00:37:12) - Building successful partnerships (00:41:15) - The Vision for Cold Bore Capit (00:45:10) - Scaling and Operational Strategies (00:54:01) - Finance and Accounting in Private Equity (01:00:29) - Future Goals and Motivations (01:04:36) - Final Thoughts and Advice