Transforming ETA: Envisioning the next generation of small business acquisitions
Presented by ETA@MIT
February 28, 2025 in Cambridge, MA
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Get ready to dive into a day full of engaging presentations and interactive sessions covering a wide range of topics such as value creation tactics, board meeting dynamics, and more. Whether you're an aspiring searcher, currently in the environment, or just exploring, there's something for everyone at the ETA Conference.
This year, the ETA@MIT Club will also host two additional events:
Feb 27th, Thursday (afternoon): Tactical workshops that delve deep into searcher and operator pain points (specifically for aspiring and current searchers) - More information below
Mar 1st, Saturday (morning): Facilitated Networking + Women in search Networking Events (more information to follow regarding sign-ups)
Connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired!
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us at MIT's 9th Annual ETA Conference.
We can't wait to see you there!
2025 Conference Agenda
Agenda Below for Conference day (28th of February)
Opening Keynote
First Set of Panels
Board Meeting Dynamics: Leading effectively
Moderators: Jaime Alatorre
Panelists: Coley Andrews, Patricia Riopel, Marc Bartomeus, Sandro Mina
Optimizing your search: New strategies and specific tools
Moderators: Anthony Walker
Panelists: Dan Giambrone, Alessandro Conti, Andy Canales, Nicholas Qiu
Second Set of Panels
What happens when it all goes south: Turning it around, bankruptcy, working with investors
Moderators: Will Smith
Panelists: Rafael Alfonzo, Badge Stone, Justin Willess, Jason Jackson
Evolution of ETA: Different ETA models
Moderators: Steve Divitkos
Panelists: Arielle Lawrence, Sean O'Neill, Robert Graham, Brian Axelrad
Third Set of Panels
Value creation tactics: Using AI/tech, team building, pricing and M&A as value creators
Moderators: Stephen Goddard
Panelists: Jenna Whigham, Chris Sykes, Felipe Corcuera, Trish Higgins
Investing in emerging ETA markets
Moderators: Daniel Rawner
Panelists: Roberto Liano, Ivona Butcher, Pawel Malon, Carlo Schmid
