Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference Schedule

Event Details

Join us for an inspiring day of insights and connections at the 2025 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference! Hear from industry leaders and discover strategies for acquiring and growing businesses.

8:30 A.M.

Registration

Networking breakfast and registration.

9:00 A.M.

Welcome & Keynote

Join Steve Ressler, Managing Partner at The Brydon Group, seasoned entrepreneur, private equity leader, and Georgetown professor, as he shares firsthand insights on acquiring and scaling businesses—from founding and exiting multiple companies to guiding entrepreneurs through every stage of the acquisition process.

10:10 A.M.

Session 1: Navigating the Acquisition Process

Join an expert panel as they explore the key legal, financial, and operational considerations in acquisitions, including due diligence and assessing quality of earnings.

11:20 A.M.

Session 2: Financing the Deal – Debt and Equity

Hear from industry leaders on structuring and securing financing, weighing debt versus equity, and strategies for a successful deal.

12:20 P.M.

Networking Lunch

1:30 P.M.

Session 3: Post-Closing Integration.

Panelists share best practices for post-closing integration and long-term value creation.

2:30 P.M.

Closing Reception

Connect with peers, panelists, and speakers.