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Columbia Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (CETA) Club Kickoff

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Extracurricular/Social Entrepreneurship Finance Management Private Equity Small Business

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Private Location (register to display)

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Join us for the launch of Columbia's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club (CETA), hosted by Tom Jackson and Clayton Sachs - the community for anyone interested in buying, operating, and growing an existing business rather than starting one from scratch. This kickoff introduces the ETA path - from search funds and self-funded searches to owner-operator acquisitions - and lays out what the club will offer this year: speaker sessions with searchers and operators, deal workshops, networking with investors and alumni, and hands-on resources for running a search.

Whether you're seriously considering an acquisition or just curious about the "search fund" world, come meet the community, learn how ETA works, and help shape where the club goes.
Dress Casual (jeans ok)
Food Provided

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