Episode 30 features Sven Kins, a managing director with Cook M&A in Chicago where he is responsible for executing acquisition strategies, both platform and add-on opportunities as well as CEO Visions projects. Leveraging his 17 years of experience, Sven leads the firm’s FocusFirst® initiatives and overall growth strategy. He serves as a valuable guide to Cook M&A’s clients on how best to execute their acquisition strategies, while advising business owners of their M&A options via the opportunities Cook M&A presents to them. Sven earned a BA from Michigan State University and is an avid Spartan. Sven and his wife have three children and live in Chicago. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, travel and golf. He is also fluent in Latvian.