Jay Bourgana is an operator, investor, and founder of Acquisition Collective, where he helps entrepreneurs acquire and grow cash-flowing businesses. Over the past 25 years, he has built, operated, and acquired companies across manufacturing, real estate, home services, and private equity-backed ventures. His experience includes running manufacturing operations in China, completing more than 20 acquisitions, and helping grow a company to $350 million in revenue before a successful exit. Today, Jay teaches business owners how to buy businesses the right way—focusing on operations, risk management, and long-term value creation instead of hype and shortcuts.