Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 101
5.0
(4 ratings)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Buying a company is a proven path to autonomy and wealth. Learn the methods and skills to succeed.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 101
5.0
(4 ratings)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Buying a company is a proven path to autonomy and wealth. Learn the methods and skills to succeed.
Course overview
Learn whether Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is right for you
For most people, entrepreneurship means starting a company from scratch. However, buying and operating an existing company is an alternative path to entrepreneurship that has gained popularity in recent years.
You might have seen the posts on social media: "Buy a boring business!" "My portfolio of car washes generates $700k / year in income!" This course helps you cut through the hype and understand the real benefits and drawbacks of buying a company.
This course is a deep dive into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and is structured around answering three questions:
1) What are the different ways I can acquire a business?
2) What are the activities and skills I'll need to acquire a business?
3) What are the potential financial outcomes associated with buying a business?
The outcome this course looks to drive is to help you understand if Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is right for you. You'll do this through a mix of classroom leaning and real-world exercises to create clarity about whether it's a fit.
Who is this course for
01
ETA Explorers
You're curious about buying a company and want to know if it's right for you
02
Tech Professionals
Pivot from building products to building companies
03
Aspiring Founders
Explore a different path to business ownership
What you’ll get out of this course
Decide if Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is right for you
I spent six months deciding if ETA was right for me. I conducted over 50 interviews and listened to over 100 hours of audio and read multiple books and articles. This course boils my learning into a succinct cirrciulculm that will help you determine if ETA is in your future.
Get your hands dirty with real-world exercises
This isn't just a classroom exercise - participants will conduct outreach to business brokers and owners and analyze companies that are currently for sale.
Receive community support
Accountability groups with other students will keep you on track if you decide to pursue ETA. Chris holds a weekly "Office Hours" after the course to help you with questions down the road.
This course includes
3 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
28 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
4 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 101
Course syllabus
Week 1
Nov 1—Nov 5
Week dates are set to instructor's time zoneEvents
- Nov
2
Session 1
Session 1
Thu, Nov 2, 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM UTC
Modules
- #0: Orientation#0: Orientation1 Lesson • 1 Project
- #1 ETA Methods: Self Funded Search, Search Funds and More#1 ETA Methods: Self Funded Search, Search Funds and More4 Lessons • 1 Project
Week 2
Nov 6—Nov 12
Week dates are set to instructor's time zoneEvents
- Nov
9
Session 2
Session 2
Thu, Nov 9, 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTC
Modules
- #2: Activities and Skills#2: Activities and Skills8 Lessons
Week 3
Nov 13—Nov 15
Week dates are set to instructor's time zoneEvents
- Nov
16
Session 3
Session 3
Thu, Nov 16, 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM UTC
Modules
- #3a: Outcomes: Finance & Modeling 101#3a: Outcomes: Finance & Modeling 1013 Lessons
- #3b: Outcomes: Self Funded Search#3b: Outcomes: Self Funded Search1 Lesson • 1 Project
- #3c: Outcomes: Search Funds#3c: Outcomes: Search Funds1 Lesson • 1 Project
Post-Course
Modules
- ResourcesResources4 Lessons
Bonus
Modules
- Outreach Best PracticesOutreach Best Practices2 Lessons
- Lead ManagementLead Management2 Lessons
- Mental & Emotional SupportingMental & Emotional Supporting2 Lessons
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(4 ratings)
What students are saying
Meet your instructor
Chris Tyler
I've always wanted to take the leap to entrepreneurship, but being a startup founder wasn't right for me.
When I learned about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), I was intrigued and also overwhelmed by the possibilities. Should I raise a search fund? Start a software holdco?
I spent six months learning about different ways to participate in ETA, and in June 2023 I left my job at Meta and raised a search fund.
I created this course to help people shortcut the process of learning if ETA is right for them.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
Course schedule
2-4 hours per week
Wednesday Live Classes
5:00pm - 7:30pm PT
Each class will optional pre-work and follow-on projects. All classes will be recorded. ~50% of class time will be interactive and attendance is strongly encouraged.
Friday Office Hours
2:00pm - 3:00pm PT
Chris will be available to answer questions and brainstorm next steps for your ETA journey.
Guest Speakers
Three sessions, timing TBD
We'll talk to three people currently on the ETA path. Speakers will be selected based on interest from class attendees.
