Connecting with ETA Clubs Nationwide (Self-Funded Case Study)

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by a searcher from Cornell University
in Arizona, USA

4mos ago

Connecting with ETA Clubs Nationwide (Self-Funded Case Study)

I’ve been teaching a self-funded ETA acquisition case study at a few MBA programs (Johnson, Booth, and Kellogg) and am looking to connect with more ETA clubs across the country. The session walks through a real acquisition end-to-end: sourcing, underwriting, SBA financing, closing, and operating year one. What worked, what broke, and what I would do differently. If you’re involved with an ETA or entrepreneurship club and are interested in hosting a practical, operator-focused session, happy to connect. Open to virtual or in-person depending on location. Feel free to comment or DM.

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reply by a lender 4mos ago
from University of Missouri in Denver, CO, USA

This sounds awesome and a great resource for searchers.

reply by an admin 4mos ago
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA

^redacted might also be able to help with ETA Clubs. If you know someone else that can help, please tag them here (press Shift 6 to tag).