Navigating Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition as a Family

Navigating Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition as a Family

From Think Big, Buy Small by Harvard Business School

November 17, 2025 · 38 min

About this episode

Meghan Orzetti shares her experiences supporting her husband through the journey of entrepreneurship via acquisition while managing family life.

In this special “Friends and Family Night” episode, Rick and Royce speak with Meghan Orzetti about the experience of entrepreneurship through acquisition from the perspective of a searcher’s spouse. Drawing on her personal experiences, Meghan shares candid reflections on supporting her husband, Season One’s Michael Orzetti – a Marine Corps veteran, turned searcher, turned CEO – through the uncertainty, sacrifice, and adventure of acquiring a business while raising a growing family. From deployments and cross-country moves to self-funding a search and closing on a deal, Meghan reflects on the practical realities of uncertainty, mobility, and financial planning, as well as the deeper importance of partnership, mutual support, and shared values. Her story highlights how clarity of purpose, open communication, and a commitment to family can transform the ETA journey into something deeply meaningful.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick, Royce

Guest: Meghan Orzetti

Topics covered

  • entrepreneurship
  • acquisition
  • family support
  • financial planning
  • partnership
  • communication

Keywords

  • entrepreneurship through acquisition
  • family support
  • financial planning
  • business acquisition
  • communication
  • partnership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Corps

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