Bakari Akil

In this engaging conversation, Bakari Akil, an experienced entrepreneur, shares his journey as the Managing Director of Graves Hall Capital and a proponent of digital nomadism. He discusses the necessity of adaptability in business, highlighting how flexibility can help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Bakari also reflects on his experiences with Remote Year, the significance of representation for Black digital nomads, and the insights gained from a year of global travel, emphasizing the balance between work and cultural exploration.

Bakari Akil, successful search fund entrepreneur and visiting lecturer at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares his inspiring story of growing up poor and discovering Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. He discusses world travel advice, the best financial advice, learning ETA without business school, and his NYP search deal and investment thesis.