July 8, 2026  9:15 AM EDT – 9:40 AM EDT
BDC Women in Technology BootCamp

Buy, build, lead: ETA as a bold path to entrepreneurship

What if building a startup wasn’t the only way to become an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is gaining traction as a path where founders acquire and grow existing businesses, stepping into leadership with teams, customers, and momentum already in place. This session brings together an entrepreneur and an investor to share their perspectives and experiences. They’ll discuss why they chose this route, what they’ve learned along the way, and how expanding our view of entrepreneurship can unlock more inclusive pathways to leadership and ownership.