One business. Long‑term ownership. Personally operated.

I’m Omar Alvarez. I worked in production and operations at an industrial test-equipment manufacturer, then spent nearly 11 years at Apple in software engineering and engineering management. I’m now searching full-time for one business to buy and personally operate for the long term.

Email Omar about your business
Foundation Manufacturing operations
People Built and developed teams
Systems Operational systems built and improved
Scale Nearly 11 years at Apple, including engineering management
The full career, stop by stop
Sector Established services, specialty distribution, or light manufacturing
Target earnings $1–2M SDE
Geography Austin first · Select relocation markets considered
Intent Long-term ownership, personally operated

Businesses marketed using EBITDA are also welcome; we’ll clarify the earnings basis when reviewing the opportunity.

Recurring or repeat demand, a capable operating team, and opportunities to improve operations and grow responsibly.

Full criteria, with rationale (printable)
  1. 01

    Long-term ownership. My intention is to own and operate one business for the long term, making decisions with its lasting health in mind.

  2. 02

    Personal operation. I intend to work in the business full-time as its owner and live in the community it serves.

  3. 03

    Respect for the team in place. I want to learn from the people who built the business and help the team succeed as it develops.

The operating beliefs behind this

If you're thinking about selling, this year or in five, write to me directly. I read everything myself and respond promptly.

Every conversation stays in confidence. No pressure and no process. Just a conversation.