Ecommerce Investor on Turnaround Tactics (Encore)

About this episode

Mehtab Bhogal discusses turnaround tactics for distressed ecommerce businesses.

Please enjoy this repeat of a popular episode first aired in April 2025. Mehtab Bhogal is the co-founder of Karta Ventures, a Canada-based acquirer of troubled ecommerce businesses. The firm seeks companies with "issues," such as unpaid taxes, regulatory problems, and founder disputes. He says buying distressed companies is like salvaging a crashed car. "What are the parts worth?" he asks. In this episode, he addresses identifying hidden value, turnaround tactics, seller concerns, and more...

People in this episode

Guest: Mehtab Bhogal

Topics covered

• ecommerce
• business turnaround
• distressed companies
• investment tactics
• hidden value

Keywords

• ecommerce
• investment
• turnaround tactics
• distressed companies
• Karta Ventures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Karta Ventures

Places: Canada

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