On this episode of Search Funded, we sit down with Tom Sarig, founder and CEO of Antifragile Equity Partners. A Grammy-winning music executive and former SVP at multiple major labels, Tom has worked with artists like The Roots, Erykah Badu, and Lou Reed. He now applies his decades of experience to acquiring music catalogs and helping independent artists grow their careers sustainably.

In this episode, we cover:

• Tom’s unusual journey from international tax consultant at Deloitte to A&R executive in the music industry (00:01:39)
• Lessons from managing legends like Lou Reed, Brian Ferry, and the Violent Femmes—and how that shaped his approach to younger artists (00:10:48)
• How Antifragile evolved from an artist management firm into a label and now a fund acquiring music IP (00:18:14)
• Success stories like Cannons and Mipso, and how Tom uses sync licensing and AI to grow streams and fanbases (00:22:24)
• Why Tom sees investing in music catalogs as similar to acquiring cash-flowing businesses—and why streaming has made this model more predictable (00:32:25)
• Antifragile’s investment strategy: how they select artists, where the value lies, and how they achieve multiple expansion (00:36:39)

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New SBA rules are making self-funded search tougher—especially for non-U.S. citizens. In this episode, we explore why it might be time to look abroad and my personal reflections after spending the past few months traveling through the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Links to INSEAD Emerging Markets Podcast: Spotify, BuzzSprout, Apple.

Nothing in this episode should be interpreted as financial, legal, or investment advice. Please do your own research or consult a professional.

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Abhi Golhar is an entrepreneur, private equity investor, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in business leadership, innovation strategy, and private markets investing. With a track record of founding, scaling, and exiting multiple companies across healthcare, education, and technology sectors, Abhi brings a deep understanding of operational excellence, M&A, and strategic growth execution.

He is the Managing Partner at Meridian 84, an investment platform focused on lower middle market acquisitions and roll-ups across healthcare, professional services, and automotive sectors. Abhi also leads capital formation initiatives and portfolio company operations, helping business owners and operators achieve transformative growth and sustainable value creation.

A three-time nationally syndicated radio host with more than three million daily listeners, Abhi’s insights on Wall Street, private equity, and innovation have been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post. He is a frequent keynote speaker for corporate events and industry conferences, where he equips leaders and organizations to embrace doubt, drive change, and unlock new pathways to success.

Abhi is passionate about bridging traditional industries with emerging technologies, advocating for a pragmatic approach to change management, AI adoption, and strategic reinvention. His leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that uncertainty, when navigated skillfully, becomes a catalyst for growth and innovation.

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