I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Denver, CO)
Interview
SFA focuses on your post experience and your entrepreneurial instincts. This is a combination of real-world experience and track record in leadership positions. They emphasize common sense and ability to work in small organization with access to imperfect information
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a decision that a previous boss made that you disagreed with...how did you handle that situation?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Boston, MA)
Interview
Very straightforward behaviorals plus knowing what a search fund is. Need to read search fund primer beforehand and understand what investments they look for. Good to demonstrate willingness to work hard
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are investment criteria for a good search fund investment?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator (Boston, MA) in May 2019
Interview
The interviewer gave an assignment so search for a specific type of companies in the area that matched a description. Then on the in-person interview, they asked about why did I choose these companies. Very easy interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose these companies and what was your research strategy?