Join Beth Davis, Christine Nelson, and Barbie Bewerunge for a discussion on how searching and 0perating impacts family life. All three are partners of current ETA operators or searchers and will share their unique perspectives. They will address the challenges and opportunities that searching and operating create for families. The… Read More
Booth students interested in ETA will have the opportunity to connect with the second-year ETA Club co-chairs to learn how they navigated resources during their first year as MBA students interested in ETA.
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… Read More
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. Read More
Join us for the 15th John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals, where teams will compete for over $250,000 in startup funding. Throughout the day, our finalists will present their innovative social ventures to an esteemed panel of judges. A finalized schedule for the SNVC finals will be shared… Read More
Join us for a fireside chat with Federico Ranero, MBA, ’12, CEO, Draiver, and general partner, Bridge, as we explore his journey leading high-growth companies and investing in startups across Latin America. We’ll discuss lessons from scaling operations at Uber and Kavak, driving innovation in logistics at Draiver, and supporting… Read More
Join members of Redpath and Company for a workshop on the tax implications of common M&A transaction structures. This session will explore the tax consequences of asset and stock/share deals and strategies for increasing tax efficiency in these particular structures. Participants will gain valuable insights into how tax considerations can shape M&A negotiations.
Join the Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures for a panel discussion on post-transaction management. Dipa will be joined by panelists Bo Shi and Jyothi Vallurupalli, for a discussion around the work that VC firms do after deals are closed. Read More
Join Elliott Holland, Managing Director of Guardian Due Diligence, for an in-depth discussion on the critical role of due diligence in the acquisition process. With years of experience guiding entrepreneurs through successful transactions, Elliott will break down key components of due diligence, highlighting common pitfalls and best… Read More
Led by faculty advisors Mark Agnew MBA ’06 and Brian O’Connor, MBA ’08, the ETA Fellows Program will provide access to exclusive, curated opportunities and resources, including educational deep dives facilitated by ETA faculty on topics relevant to ETA professionals, cohort field experiences, 1:1 leadership coaching and mentorship, and a… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, for a hands-on workshop exploring key strategies for conducting thorough due diligence. This session will cover best practices for evaluating potential investments, identifying risks, and ensuring informed decision-making throughout the acquisition process. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or operator, this… Read More
“Draw down your revolvers and batten down the hatches!” is the advice many savvy PE investors offer portfolio companies in a downturn. Savvy PE investors, however, also go looking for opportunities. Intuitively, downturns provide great opportunities for accretive M&A at attractive prices. Counterintuitively for most PE backed companies, downturns can… Read More