Jacob Hall is the Managing Partner of Kando Capital, where he focuses on acquiring and growing small and medium-sized businesses. A disciplined operator and capital allocator, Jacob has built a track record of identifying overlooked businesses with strong fundamentals and transforming them through operational improvements and strategic investment.

At SMBash 2026, Jacob delivers a keynote drawing on his experience at the intersection of capital, operations, and deal-making. He shares the frameworks and mental models that have shaped his approach to sourcing, underwriting, and scaling acquisitions — offering candid insight for searchers and operators looking to sharpen their edge in an increasingly competitive market for quality SMBs.