Future CEO Program
Enduring Investment Partners' 2025 Future CEO Program
At Enduring Investment Partners, we believe in empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders to achieve remarkable success through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Our firm partners with aspiring CEOs to search for, acquire, operate, and grow thriving businesses across a diverse range of industries. In turn, we provide support every step of the way, offering mentorship, access to our advisory board and operating partners, a proven playbook, and the capital needed to fund acquisitions, including opportunities for outside co-investment.
Our Ideal Candidate
Are you a driven, visionary leader ready to take the helm of a thriving small business? Enduring Investment Partners is seeking talented individuals who embody heart, grit, and growth to step into our Future CEO program—a unique leadership pathway designed to prepare you for the CEO role of a lower middle-market business with EBITDA between $1 to $3 million.
As a Future CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in the mission of Enduring Investment Partners: acquiring and nurturing small to medium-sized businesses to preserve their legacy and drive sustainable growth. Working closely with our investment team, Advisory Board, and interns, you’ll develop investment strategies, build a pipeline of acquisition opportunities, establish strong relationships with sellers and industry leaders, and ultimately acquire and lead a company with purpose and integrity.
Once you’ve partnered with a business, you’ll relocate and take on full operational responsibility, leading with vision, strategy, and a commitment to both the legacy and future potential of the company. With the resources and support of Enduring Investment Partners, you’ll focus on value creation, cultivating a thriving culture, guiding the team, and ushering the business into its next stage of growth.
Candidate Characteristics:
You reflect Enduring Investment Partners’ core values:
- Heart: Prioritizing open communication and trust, building authentic relationships.
- Grit: Tackling challenges with resilience and embracing learning through experimentation.
- Growth: Creating value and pushing beyond the status quo to achieve impactful outcomes.
Additionally, you bring:
- Integrity and a strong ethical foundation
- A passion for self-driven learning and continuous improvement
- Proven success in relationship-building, sales, and business development
- A track record of measurable achievements and career growth