Minnesota Carlson Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
Minnesota Carlson Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
Join us for an inspiring day of insights and connections at the 2026 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference! Hear from industry leaders and discover strategies for acquiring and growing businesses.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Why Attend?
Learn From Experienced Practitioners
Hear directly from entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, lenders, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who have experience navigating the acquisition process.
Understand the Search & Acquisition Process
Gain a practical understanding of what it takes to develop a thesis, lead a search, conduct due diligence, structure a transaction, and succeed post-closing.
Explore Deal Financing
Learn how entrepreneurs approach the capital side of an acquisition, including the roles of debt, equity, lenders, investors, and other financing partners.
Build Your ETA Network
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, Carlson alumni, business owners, investors, advisors, and members of Minnesota's growing ETA community.
Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs and searchers
- Current business owners
- Entrepreneurs who have recently acquired a business
- Private investors and family offices
- Lenders and financing professionals
- Attorneys and accountants
- Business brokers and M&A professionals
- Carlson students and alumni
- Professionals interested in small and middle-market businesses
Become a sponsor
Please contact Sarah Oehler at [email protected] to become a sponsor or for more information.
Contact Alumni Relations
Email: [email protected]