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 Ex...

The Search Fund Podcast

Jake Nicholson, SMEVentures

SEYSES: George Berczely

APR 14, 202540 MIN
The Search Fund Podcast

SEYSES: George Berczely

APR 14, 202540 MIN

Description

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.ChaptersEarly 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.comhttps://seyses.com/en/nosotros/https://novastone-ca.com/seyses.phphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-berczely/