In this powerful episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Beki Darlin, President of WAEE and a trailblazer in the world of business acquisition and consulting for equity. Beki shares her inspiring journey in the M&A space and explains how she’s helping reshape what entrepreneurship and equity ownership look like for women.
From creative deal structuring to overcoming gender bias, Beki offers actionable insights on the unique challenges—and opportunities—facing women in business. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to grow their business, invest smartly, and foster a stronger community of female founders and professionals in the M&A world.
In this podcast episode, we discuss:
- Consulting for equity: What it is and how it works
- Navigating gender bias in business transactions
- Building a supportive network in M&A
- Opportunities for innovation in architecture and design
- Why community is key for women entrepreneurs
- Leveraging AI for business education and growth
You can connect with Beki via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beki-darlin/
Additional Resources: Watch more interviews and episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malaunchpad Explore the M&A Launchpad platform: https://equity-launchpad.com Get $150 off the M&A Launchpad Conference with code LAUNCH at: https://malaunchpad.com Have a question or want to work with us? Reach out to Casey and Ben: info@equity-launchpad.com
About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mW6i4ooujqC7eOPWmguU7 🎧 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-a-launchpad/id1740382586 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/
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