Legacy to Leadership: Transforming a Mission-Critical Business with Ania Aliev

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Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and maintaining mission-critical services while modernizing operations.

Ania, a Trinity College graduate, began her career in Institutional Equities on Wall Street before delving into entrepreneurship. While pursuing her MBA at The Tuck School of Business, she discovered the search fund model, leading her to launch her own fund in July 2023. After a 7-month search, Ania acquired Life Support Systems, a Boston-based company specializing in emergency preparedness. Their offerings include AED service, emergency oxygen service, first aid supplies, CPR/AED training, Active Shooter training, and Mental Health training, ensuring organizational safety and readiness.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Figure Eight Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Anya Aliyev of Life Support Systems (00:01:04)

3. Buying vs. Building a Business (00:03:40)

4. Managing Change in an Established Company (00:07:16)

5. The Critical Importance of AED Maintenance (00:12:36)

6. Advocacy in a Regulatory Environment (00:16:20)

7. Entrepreneurship and Work-Life Integration (00:22:00)

8. Surprising Discoveries on the Journey (00:29:40)

9. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:32:26)