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The Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Discovery Cohort provides curated opportunities for students at Chicago Booth to explore ETA. This program is open to Chicago Booth MBA students, Master in Finance, and Master in Management students. Participation in the ETA Discovery Cohort serves as the next step for students who are considering ETA career paths. Interested...
Are you interested in acquiring and operating a business? The Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of a traditional search fund. Led by Matthew Hooper, a seasoned search fund operator and Partner at The Operand Group, this workshop offers valuable insights into the process of acquiring a business through...
Join us for an engaging session in the "Driving Growth" series, focusing on strategies for operating and scaling businesses within the Private Equity (PE) and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) landscape. Our featured speaker, Aankia Patel, MBA '20, will share valuable insights on acquisition-driven growth, operational excellence, and maximizing value post-acquisition. Anika is currently the Vice...
Join us for a panel discussion on the self-funded search process, featuring Mark Jackson, MBA '11, Darrin Shillair, MBA '16, Lia Majid. Each will discuss their experiences conducting a self-funded search post-graduation, offering valuable lessons on sourcing and evaluating acquisitions, securing financing, and overcoming challenges as a first-time CEO. This session will explore the benefits...
The Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Discovery Cohort provides curated opportunities for students at Chicago Booth to explore ETA. This program is open to Chicago Booth MBA students, Master in Finance, and Master in Management students. Participation in the ETA Discovery Cohort serves as the next step for students who are considering ETA career paths. Interested...
Join us for a panel featuring several second-year leaders from the ETA Club as they share their personal journeys in navigating ETA while at Booth. Hear how they explored different ETA models, what factors influenced their decision-making, and how they identified the right path for their goals. The co-chairs will also discuss their internship experiences,...
Join Alex Hodgkin, MBA '14, Senior Advisor for ETA and Polsky Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and co-teacher Dan Cremons, for a sneak peek into their Spring course on Value Creation in Small Businesses. Learn the art and science driving value creation in small businesses. This course equips future operators with battle-tested frameworks and practical tools for driving...
Join Booth alum Darrin Shillair, MBA ’16, for an insightful workshop on deal structuring as a self-funded searcher. Darrin will share his expertise on how to structure acquisition deals, balance risk and reward, and negotiate terms that align with both investor expectations and long-term business success. He will also discuss key considerations specific to self-funded...
Join Booth Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Cat Littel, MBA '08, for a general information session on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). Then hear from Kylie Gilmore, senior assistant director of the ETA Program, about ETA programming at Chicago Booth and how to make the most of the resources available to you. The Full Time ETA Club...
Join Polsky Entrepreneur-in-Residence Alex Hodgkin, MBA ’14, for a general information session on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). Then hear from Kylie Gilmore, senior assistant director of the ETA Program, about ETA programming at Chicago Booth and how to make the most of the resources available to you. In addition, come meet the co-chairs of the...
The Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Discovery Cohort provides curated opportunities for students at Chicago Booth to explore ETA. This program is open to Chicago Booth MBA students, Master in Finance, and Master in Management students. Participation in the ETA Discovery Cohort serves as the next step for students who are considering ETA career paths. Interested...
During this workshop, Patrick Mays, MBA ’22, COO of Morris Technology Solutions, and Tim Morris, former president of Morris Technology Solutions, will lead a session on “From Initial Call to the First 100 Days: Taking the Lead and Navigating Seller Transitions.” They will share lessons learned from their experiences on both the seller and buyer...
We welcome Sam Duprey, MBA '16, and Max Gaby, MBA '16, principals at Caliber Companies, to lead a session titled "Power in Business Partnerships: Collaborate, Divide & Conquer." They will share lessons learned from conducting a partnered search and successfully acquiring their business, Innovative Lab Services. If you are considering a partnered search, you will...