The Polsky Center offers a suite of resources designed to provide alumni with access to the education, capital, and mentorship necessary to acquire and grow a business.
ETA Visiting Advisors
The Visiting Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Advisors are members of the ETA Advisory Committee and include successful operators, academics, and investors in ETA. They meet with students and alumni virtually or in person to provide guidance, feedback, and career insights.
Mentorship
Schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and experts in key areas such as law, marketing, and accounting, or connect with the Polsky Center’s Entrepreneurs- and Investors-in-Residence.
ETA Conference
The ETA Conference, cohosted by Chicago Booth and Kellogg, is the first-of-its-kind event aimed at educating and inspiring students, alumni, and the ETA community. Attendees gain insights into funding, searching for, and operating businesses.
ETA Insider Podcast
Produced by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and hosted by Brian O’Connor, MBA ’08, the ETA Insider Podcast series features all things related to entrepreneurship through acquisition.
ETA Workshop Recordings
Log in with a CNET ID and password to access ETA workshops and sessions from Polsky experts and alumni.
Past Conference Recordings
The ETA Conference, cohosted by Booth and Kellogg, brings together students, alumni, and the ETA community to learn and connect.
Investing Essentials
Videos featuring workshops and sessions led by Polsky’s Investors-in-Residence. Log in with a CNET ID and password to access.
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2) Recordings
A virtual workshop series during the academic year covering marketing, sales, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and more.
ETA Insider Newsletter
Stay connected with ETA programming with the bi-annual ETA Insider Newsletter.