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Before launching NearU, Ashish Achlerkar built a career in investment banking, specializing in M&A. His transition from finance to business ownership was fueled by a desire to create jobs, invest in people, and build a long-lasting, impactful business. He has since grown NearU into a multi-state platform serving thousands of customers with a vision to elevate the skilled trades industry.
Starting a business from scratch is challenging, but Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman of NearU, took a unique path—leveraging M&A as a tool for entrepreneurship. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Ashish shares how he transitioned from investment banking to building a multi-state, multi-million-dollar business in the skilled trades industry.