Reshaping One’s Career Through Acquisition Entrepreneurship

Reshaping One’s Career Through Acquisition Entrepreneurship

From Think Big, Buy Small by Harvard Business School

November 10, 2025 · 42 min

About this episode

Ike Ukawuba shares his journey from engineering to acquisition entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and fulfillment of leading a home healthcare company.

Ike Ukawuba was a self-funded searcher whose path to entrepreneurship began far from the boardroom. Raised in a single-parent household in Chicago, he began his career in engineering before discovering his true passion for business and problem-solving. After several years at Accenture, followed by experience at some startup ventures, Ike found his stride in entrepreneurship through acquisition – a model that allowed him to leverage his skills, take ownership, and build something enduring. In this episode, he reflects on his path from consulting to running a home healthcare company, the challenges of leading a large team, and the fulfillment that comes from making a difference in people’s lives. Ike’s journey is one of thoughtful risk-taking, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in acquisition entrepreneurship.

People in this episode

Host: Harvard Business School

Guest: Ike Ukawuba

Topics covered

  • acquisition entrepreneurship
  • career development
  • leadership
  • healthcare
  • resilience

Keywords

  • entrepreneurship
  • acquisition
  • career path
  • leadership
  • healthcare
  • business
  • problem-solving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Accenture

Places: Chicago

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