The Success of the BYU ETA Event

The Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) event organized by Brigham Young University marked a significant milestone in the community, attracting over 250 attendees, including a mix of professionals and students. The event showcased the growing interest in business acquisitions, with about half of the participants actively seeking to purchase businesses. Unique to this gathering was the high number of self-funded searchers, setting it apart from other MBA-related conferences that typically attract students aiming to join search funds. The networking opportunities were plentiful, leading to discussions that have resulted in real deals in previous years, underlining the potential for collaboration among entrepreneurs.