Walker Deibel
Walker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, bestselling author, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and award-winning M&A advisor. He is the Founder of Acquisition Lab, the elite business buying accelerator for entrepreneurs, where he provides world-class education, tools, resources, and group coaching to aspiring business buyers. He is also the author of Buy Then Build, a bestselling book released to critical acclaim including being recognized by Forbes as "one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read," and is currently being used in many universities. Walker has participated inside over 100 private transactions, acquired seven companies over ten years and co-founded several startups. Historically, he has owned and operated in many industries, including manufacturing, fulfillment, software, education, and eCommerce.
Walker Deibel Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Creator
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Founder
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Contributor
Academic History
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M.B.A., Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship
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B.A., English Literature and Religious Studies
Walker is renowned for his innovative approach to business acquisitions and entrepreneurship.
A Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, he has dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of buying and building businesses.
Through Buy Then Build and Acquisition Lab, he provides world-class education, tools, resources, and group coaching to aspiring business buyers.
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Founder, BuildWealth
Managing Director, Centra Holdings
Producer, Deibel Films
Partner, Codesmith
2020 Fellow, Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship
RECOGNITIONS
2020 Axial's Thought Leader of the Year
2020 Alliance of M&A Advisors' Middle Market Thought Leader of the Year
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Buy Then Build has become the go-to source for those looking to enter the world of acquisition entrepreneurship.
He has been the keynote speaker at Duke University, the Alliance of M&A Advisors Conference, and MIT.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review.
He has produced almost a dozen films and has had premieres at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Sundance, SXSW, and Toronto International Film Festival.